“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson Philosopher, Poet, Author, Essayist

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To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

Anonymous, November 30, 2018

One of the greatest lessons we can teach our children

Justin from SoCal, April 19, 2016

Not easy to do in the world today.

Shirley from Huntley, IL, November 29, 2015

so true

star from school, October 21, 2015

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