individuality Quotes

“Only an ethical movement can rescue us from barbarism, and the ethical comes into existence only in individuals.”

“What the activity of this disposition of ours means in the evolution of the world, we do not know. Nor can we regulate this activity from outside; we must leave entirely to each individual its shaping and its extension. From... ...

"It gives me great pleasure indeed to see the stubbornness of an incorrigible nonconformist warmly acclaimed."

"It is only to the individual that a soul is given."

"Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions."

"Let every man be respected as an individual and no man idolized."

"He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice."

"In order to be an immaculate member of a flock of sheep, one must above all be a sheep oneself."

"Everyone should be respected as an individual, but no one idolized."

"It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely."