“A hint of nonconformity was all he would risk.”
“Madness is only a variety of mental nonconformity and we are all individualists here.”
“For nonconformity the world will whip you with its displeasure.”
“Nonconformity is the highest evolutionary attainment of social animals.”
“He was the soul of politeness to everyone -- to some with a hint of aversion, to others with a hint of respect. ”
“People were intrinsically selfish, and many hated the idea of a woman in charge of the Institute. They would not put themselves at risk for her. Only a few weeks ago he would have said the same thing about himself. Now, knowing Charlotte, he realized to his surprise, the idea of risking himself for her seemed an honor, as it would be to most Englishmen to risk themselves for the queen.”