Quote by Albert Einstein
He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice.
Summary
This quote emphasizes a disdain for blind conformity and the suppression of individuality. It suggests that those who mindlessly follow the conventions set by society and willingly surrender their individuality are deserving of contempt. The reference to having a brain by accident implies that those who do not think for themselves and simply follow the crowd are wasting the potential of their intellect, as they would be just as well off with a simpler, more instinct-driven existence.