Quotes about Individuality

But Jesus said, "Not everyone is mature enough to live a married life. It requires a certain aptitude and grace. Marriage isn't for everyone. Some, from birth seemingly, never give marriage a thought. Others never get asked—or accepted. And some decide not to get married for kingdom reasons. But if you're capable of growing into the largeness of marriage, do it." (Matthew 19:11-12 The Message, emphasis added)

Everyone needs to make his own choices. You need to mind your own business and not meddle in ours. So

Well, if nobody will have me... Mercy shrugged. I will die unmarried and my moral convictions will be to me like a husband. For I cannot change my nature, and for as long as I live I do not intend to marry someone who disagrees with me in this.

Every tub must stand upon its own without the need of assistance.

You shouldn't become too concerned about what others might think of you. You should be more concerned about what you think of yourself.

next time you feel ready to conform to popular thinking on an issue, stop and think.

Leaders recognize the abilities in people and work fluidly with them. They are able to mentor people with different talents, temperaments, and styles. While average leaders try to lead everyone the same way, level 4 leaders lead everyone differently. That takes creativity and confidence.

People can be in the same place sharing the same experience at the same time, but they can walk away from it having seen very different things.

Almost every man wastes part of his life in attempts to display qualities which he does not possess." Your goal should be to waste as little of your life as possible. As former MLB catcher Jim Sundberg says, "Discover your uniqueness; then discipline yourself to develop it.

People need your influence, but it will not come through 'lip syncing' those you admire.

You cannot separate your identity from your perspective. All that you are and every experience you've had color how you see things. It is your lens.

Look at your own quirks, idiosyncrasies, and oddities as a reminder to be more patient with others.