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Visionaries often face opposition from the mainstream from "summary" of The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

The struggle of the innovator against the collective mindset of society embodies a timeless conflict. The visionaries, armed with radical ideas and unyielding conviction, challenge the status quo, often encountering hostility from a world that clings to convention. This dynamic unfolds vividly through the lives of characters who embody creative integrity, highlighting the tension between individual brilliance and societal conformity. Take Howard Roark, the uncompromising architect. He stands as a beacon of individualism, driven by his own ideals rather than the dictates of public opinion. His designs, groundbreaking yet unappreciated, provoke disdain from those who cannot fathom their purpose. The mainstream, entrenched in its mediocrity, recoils from anything that threatens its familiar comforts. Roark’s refusal to conform serves as a catalyst for conflict, illuminating the deep-seated fear of the unknown that grips the masses. Dominique Francon, too, ill...
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    The Fountainhead

    Ayn Rand

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