Knowledge is the conformity of the object and the intellect

Quote by Averroes

Topics: Conformity Quotes, Knowledge Quotes

I think the reward for conformity is that everyone likes you except yourself.

I think the reward for conformity is that everyone likes you except yourself.

In a world where conformity breeds acceptance, stand tall and go against the grain, because...

In a world where conformity breeds acceptance, stand tall and go against the grain, because...

The principles are clear and explicit. The free market is fine for the third world...

The principles are clear and explicit. The free market is fine for the third world...

That man is a creature who needs order yet yearns for change is the creative...

That man is a creature who needs order yet yearns for change is the creative...

A red rose is not selfish because it wants to be a red rose. It...

A red rose is not selfish because it wants to be a red rose. It...

The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice, it is conformity.

The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice, it is conformity.

If there is anything the nonconformist hates worse than a conformist, it's another nonconformist who...

If there is anything the nonconformist hates worse than a conformist, it's another nonconformist who...

I have a high state of resentment for the conformity in this country. If you're...

I have a high state of resentment for the conformity in this country. If you're...

I'll never fall in line, become another victim of your conformity and back down.

I'll never fall in line, become another victim of your conformity and back down.

Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.

Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.

To be one's self, and unafraid whether right or wrong, is more admirable than the...

To be one's self, and unafraid whether right or wrong, is more admirable than the...

The race of man, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity.

The race of man, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity.

It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.

It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.

Unfortunately what came out of it was also kind of an imitation community with a...

Unfortunately what came out of it was also kind of an imitation community with a...

I bear no grudges. I have a mind that retains nothing.

I bear no grudges. I have a mind that retains nothing.

The conventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking.

The conventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking.

Basically, I hate conformity. I hate people telling me what to do. It makes me...

Basically, I hate conformity. I hate people telling me what to do. It makes me...

The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.

The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.

Knowledge is happiness, because to have knowledge -- broad, deep knowledge -- is to know...

Knowledge is happiness, because to have knowledge -- broad, deep knowledge -- is to know...

There are three principal means of acquiring knowledge. . . observation of nature, reflection, and...

There are three principal means of acquiring knowledge. . . observation of nature, reflection, and...