Through books and photographs, I saw a world that was not my own - and I realized that there was another world. That's why I'm concerned about education, because it helps our children see other worlds.
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Group conformity scares the pants off me because it's so often a prelude to cruelty towards anyone who doesn't want to - or can't - join the Big Parade.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the dangers of groupthink and the cruelty that can arise from social pressure to conform.
Bette Midler expresses her fear of group conformity, suggesting that it often leads to a lack of compassion for those who are different or who refuse to fit in. This statement serves as a warning against the negative consequences of following the crowd, where individuals may become cruel to those who stand apart from societal norms.
Themes
GroupthinkConformityCrueltySocietyIndividuality
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on social pressures, you might share this quote to illustrate the potential harm of conformity.
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