individualism quotes from influential philosophers, authors and people
"Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game."
686
"Dare to think for yourself."
697
"An individualist…says: 'I will not run anyone’s life—nor let anyone run mine. I will not rule nor be ruled. I will not be a master nor a slave.'"
872
"I know the feelings of my heart, and I know men. I am not made like any of those I have seen; I venture to believe that I am not made like any of those who are in existence. If I am not better, at least I am different. Whether Nature has acted rightly or wrongly in destroying the mould in which she cast me, can only be decided after I have been read."
1000
"Why should we build our happiness on the opinons of others, when we can find it in our own hearts?"
1004
"Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better."
1045
"The most common form of despair is not being who you are."
1061
"I thought one should have the attitude of ‘What do you care what other people think!’."
1190
"I have no responsibility to be like they expect me to be. It’s their mistake, not my failing."
1197