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You were not born to impress the world, but to impress the universe.Matshona Dhliwayo
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They say copying is a form of flattery, I say it's lack of originality.Elizabeth Blade
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A rose would be miserable if it was forced to be a daisy, no matter how much water it was fed.Matshona Dhliwayo
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If roses tried to be sunflowers, they would lose their beauty; and if sunflowers tried to be roses, they would lose their strength.Matshona Dhliwayo
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One who thinks for himself is a threat to his enemies, a refuge to his acquaintances, a prize to his friends, and a gift to the world.Matshona Dhliwayo
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In a world full of pebbles dare to be a diamond.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Just because everyone is behaving like a clown, it doesn’t mean you have to join the circus.Matshona Dhliwayo
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The world accommodates you for fitting in, but only rewards you for standing out.Matshona Dhliwayo
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A person who is truly cool is a work of art. And remember, original works of art cost exponentially higher than imitations. Just take a look at the the coolest people in history. They will always be a part of history for being extremely original individuals, not imitations.Suzy Kassem
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I think we live in a time where artists are very tidy and afraid of what others might think. They hesitate in expressing their views and opinions. So being original is rare. For me, it's about living the life you create for yourself, to create your kingdom. I think we should work on being our unique selves and becoming our greatest versions. I like to remind people to take the power to live their life the way they wish.Nuno Roque
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Thinking outside of the box keeps you from suffocating inside of one.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Carving your own path gets you to greatness quicker than following someone else's trail.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Your original self is worth more than your imitation of someone else.Matshona Dhliwayo
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An original pebble is better than a counterfeit diamond.Matshona Dhliwayo
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To be envied for your giftedness is better than to be accepted for your untalentedness.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Stand up. Stand out. Stand firm. Stand strong.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Follow your dreams, not the crowd.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Breaking from the herd is better than getting lost in it.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Not like others? You may be inspired differently. Be bold, step out, follow YOUR intuition, no matter how sedate or impossible it may appearVal Uchendu
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Following a trend is useful, until you start alienating the original. The last thing we want is to live in a world where everything is the same. Originality and individuality is key.J.S. Strange