To be nobody-but-yourself
— in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else —
means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.
e.e. cummings, A Poet’s Advice
photo rennett stowe
Mindfulbalance 
A very worthy quote.
It’s hard to be yourself in a world where the Media and Social Networking sites constantly seem to set the parameters.
I like being called Eccentric – makes me think I’ve finally succeeded.
Best advice I’ve been given through the years, “BE YOU!” 🙂
I love this quote. I have it written in my quote journal.
Yes, have read this quote a few times. One of my favorite poets from my youth.