nonconformity, n.All

Nonconformity is itself a kind of conformity. The salmon swims against the current simply because he wants to be like the others.

Nonconformity is the only real passion worth being ruled by.

Nonconformity is the new conformity.

Nonconformity is often merely a form of conformity in reverse.

Nonconformity is no less an expression of a lack of originality than conformism.

Nonconformity is an empty goal, and rebellion against prevailing opinion merely because it is prevailing should no more be praised than acquiescence to it. Indeed, it is often a mask for cowardice, and few are more pathetic than those who flaunt outer differences to expiate their inner surrender.