“In this age, the mere example of
non-conformity, the mere refusal to bend the knee to custom, is itself a
service.
Precisely because the tyranny of opinion is such as to make eccentricity a reproach, it is desirable, in order to break through that tyranny, that people should be eccentric.
Precisely because the tyranny of opinion is such as to make eccentricity a reproach, it is desirable, in order to break through that tyranny, that people should be eccentric.
Eccentricity has always abounded when
and where strength of character has abounded; and the amount of eccentricity in
a society has generally been proportional to the amount of genius, mental
vigor, and moral courage which it contained. That so few now dare to be
eccentric, marks the chief danger of the time.”
John Stuart Mill
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This week, I will feature intrepid personalities whose resounding courage defied popularly-held paradigms and traditions that encumber the unfolding of human potentialities and the advancement of nations.
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Thank you!
That's a great quote!
ReplyDeleteThanks much, Sara!
DeleteA wonderful quote and a beautiful capture, Tito! Thank you for sharing! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
My pleasure, Sylvia!
DeleteI love the quote and your photo. To think that Mr. Mills was expounding upon what only few people think today.
ReplyDeleteThat is right, Joyful! Many thanks.
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