The coarsest and most revolting shape which the doctrine of conformity can assume, and its degrading consequences to the character of the Conformer, may be conveniently illustrated by a passage in the life of Hume.
"On Compromise"
John Morley
He was by temperament and conviction a Conformer to the innocent ways of the world: and once, when some Quaker was denouncing the vanities of dress, he broke out, Oh, let us not be found when our Master calls us, ripping the lace off our waistcoats, but the spirit of contention from our souls and tongues!
"Dr. Johnson and His Circle"
John Bailey
He might have been either Hume or Butler, either Wesley or Gibbon, but he was certain not to be, what the average cultivated man in his day was, a respectable but unenthusiastic and unconvinced Conformer.
"Dr. Johnson and His Circle"
John Bailey