Where would the world be if we took every man to book? There were thousands of Kantoreks, all of whom were convinced that they were acting for the best- in a way that cost them nothing.

Erich Maria Remarque
Where would the world be if we took every man...
Where would the world be if we took every man...
Where would the world be if we took every man...
Where would the world be if we took every man...
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The word Kantorek is a term coined by Dr. Immanuel Kantorowicz, who was the first to write about the German Kantorek choir. The word Kantorek describes an individual who sees himself as an outsider or non-conformist. They are people who do not feel any pressure to agree with the majority and instead, try to bring their own values into the world.

However, Kantoreks can be dangerous for society for many reasons. They believe that they are always right and that their values are the only ones that matter. Because of this, they will not hesitate to act out against others if they believe their ideas are better than those which are currently accepted.

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