Self-Reliance

The Importance of Nonconformity “Most of the things we decide are not what we know to be the best. We say yes, merely because we are driven into a corner and must do so.” Frank Crane has captured the concept that society drives its members to form decisions that coincide with its beliefs, rather than to formulate self-governed thoughts. Since the dawn of civilization, there has been an ongoing conflict between the influences of society …

…not impose its principles to influence whole hearted musings. To be a true human, free thought must flow and not be restricted by a feeling of conformity. Emerson’s “Self-Reliance” has concepts that are held very true; society works together to develop conformity and to put an end to individualism. Nonpartisan thoughts should not be feared, they should be nurtured and developed. These original thoughts must not be governed in any way by societal tendencies.