It is only when you accept how different you all are, that you will be able to see how much the same you all are. Don't expect anybody to be the same as you, then you will see that you are in many ways the same as everybody.

C. Joybell C.
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We are all different. No two people are the same in their personality, values, or attitude. It is not unusual for people to have distinct personalities or identities, but these are all essential elements of being human. If we are not aware of these differences, we can often feel alone in the crowd. We often see ourselves as being less than others because they are so different from us.

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