"In America, through pressure of conformity, there is freedom of choice, but nothing to choose from"
- Peter Ustinov
About this Quote
This quote by Peter Ustinov speaks to the paradox of liberty in America. On the one hand, there is the flexibility to choose, but on the other hand, there is a lack of meaningful choices. This is because of the pressure of conformity in American society. People are expected to comply with certain requirements and standards, and this pressure can restrict the variety of choices available. As a result, individuals may seem like they have the freedom to pick, but in reality, they are limited in their choices. This quote highlights the tension in between flexibility and conformity in American society, and how this tension can cause a lack of meaningful choices.
This quote is written / told by Peter Ustinov between April 16, 1921 and March 28, 2004. He was a famous Actor from England.
The author also have 34 other quotes.
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"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
