Conformism and Nonconformism Quote by Nicolás Gómez Dávila

„Conformism and non-conformism are symmetrical expressions of a lack of originality.“

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Nicolás Gómez Dávila was a Colombian philosopher and conservative thinker known for his sharp aphorisms and critical social analyses.

A concise aphoristic comment on originality in social behaviors by Nicolás Gómez Dávila.


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Nicolás Gómez Dávila (1913–1994) was a Colombian philosopher and conservative intellectual noted especially for his aphoristic writings. His works critically examine modern ideologies and political systems with a distinctive and often provocative style. He is considered an important conservative thinker in the Spanish-speaking world.

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