Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its members. The virtue in most request is conformity. Self-reliance is its aversion. It loves not realities and creators, but names and customs.

Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of e

Summary

This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson suggests that society tends to suppress individualism and discourage self-reliance. According to Emerson, society upholds conformity as a virtue and dislikes those who challenge established norms and traditions. Instead of valuing genuine experiences and original creations, society prioritizes superficial appearances and conformity to societal standards. In other words, society often conspires against the uniqueness and independence of its individuals, favoring conformity over true individual expression.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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