Henry David Thoreau Quotes

A minority is powerless while it conforms to the majority; it is not even a minority then; but it is irresistible when it clogs by its whole weight.

So long as a minority conforms to the majority, it is not even a minority.

Has there ever been a society which has died of dissent? Several have died of conformity in our lifetime.

Any man more right than his neighbors constitutes a majority of one.

It is hard to be an individual in Japan.

A dissenting minority feels free only when it can impose its will on the majority: what it abominates most is the dissent of the majority.

A vocal minority beats a silent majority.

A privilege accruing to the majority ceases to be such.

It isn't till now, in the American Century, as we have recklessly dubbed it, that tribal pressures toward conformity have been brought to bear so ruthlessly upon men and women seeking to work creatively.

I've learned to appreciate looking unique and not having long, blond locks... at last.

How can we choose to selectively follow what we find comfortable and attack anybody who tries to break free from the norms that we choose to set?

A man must consider what a blindman's-buff is this game of conformity.

I am in revolt against the age-old lie that the majority is always right.

I think that Diwata does not fit that mold. She's loud, she's a huge personality, she's imposing. I don't know if I'm the same thing in that sense, but what gives me the joy in playing her is the total rejection of needing to fit in. It's so inspiring.

Everybody wants to make a difference, but nobody wants to be different. And you simply cannot have one without the other.

Much Madness is divinest Sense -- To a discerning Eye -- Much Sense -- the starkest Madness -- 'Tis the Majority In this, as All, prevail -- Assent -- and you are sane -- Demur -- you're straightway dangerous -- And handled with a Chain --

When majority is insane, sane must go to asylum.

The constant pressure to bring about conformity is a dangerous thing.

I’m a role model for those who dare to be different. For those who dare to take a stand in their life and have an opinion

You can only make a difference by being different.

I feel like being into the beat of your own drum has become too prominent in the culture.

I just don't fit into the box.

I was feeling like a real misfit in middle school, but when I saw 'Wicked,' it made me feel really cool for being different... and you can carve that in stone!

I like being the odd one out in L.A. Because if you conform, you become something you hate. I love being the odd one out. It's not about 'Look at me! Look at me!' It's about really becoming someone else.

It was not always easy because I was always an individual and found it difficult to be one of a group. One person who was very supportive was my father. My mother was great but my father really recognised my individuality and supported me in that.