Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Society is always trying in some way to grind us down to a single flat surface.

Society is always trying in some way to grind us down to a s

Summary

This quote suggests that society has a tendency to mold individuals into conformity, erasing their uniqueness and individuality. There is a constant pressure to fit into a predetermined norm, preventing people from expressing their true selves. Society's effort to flatten individuals reflects its desire for conformity and control, suppressing the complexities and diverse perspectives that make individuals who they are. It emphasizes the need for humans to resist this pressure and maintain their individuality, embracing the richness of different experiences and perspectives instead.

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Society

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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