'Normality is death.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Conformity leads to a loss of vitality; normality is a form of death.
- In plain terms
- Normality is death.
- What can you take from it?
- Resist blind conformity to stay alive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does normality protect us?
- How can we balance conformity and individuality?
Another view
Some norms provide safety and cohesion.
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