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But the obvious result and inevitable evil of that is monotony in society; no one can be much different from his fellows, or can cultivate his difference.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgBut the obvious result and inevitable evil of that is monotony in society; no one can be much different from his fellows, or can cultivate his difference.
Bagehot warns that strict societal norms can lead to a lack of individuality and monotony.
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