“Inevitably it follows that anyone with an independent mind must become 'one who resists or opposes an authority or established convention': a rebel. ...And if enough people come to agree with—and follow—the REBEL, we now have a DEVIL. Until, of course, still more people agree. And then, finally, we have ... GREATNESS.” PhilosophyMetaphysicsDissentIndependent Thought Book:Rebels & Devils; A Tribute to Christopher S. Hyatt Source: Rebels & Devils; A Tribute to Christopher S. Hyatt
“The essence of independence has been to think and act according to standards from within, not without: to follow one's own path, not that of the crowd.” PhilosophyMetaphysicsAutonomy Book:Rebels & Devils; A Tribute to Christopher S. Hyatt Source: Rebels & Devils; A Tribute to Christopher S. Hyatt