Individual - Individuality Quotes

Fond as we are of our loved ones, there comes at times during their absence an unexplained peace.

Where much is expected from an individual, he may rise to the level of events and make the dream come true.

If it were felt that the free development of individuality is one of the leading essentials of well-being; that it is not a coordinate element with all that is designated by the terms civilization, instruction, education, culture, but is itself a necessary part and condition of all those things; there would be no danger that […]

I like a view but I sit with my back turned to it.

By your own soul, learn to live And if men thwart you take no heed. If men hate you have no care. Sing your song, dream your dream, Hope your hope and pray your prayer.

You pretend to be more eccentric than you actually are because you worry you are an interchangeable cog.

Men are born equal but they are also born different.

It is vain to talk of the interest of the community, without understanding what is the interest of the individual.

Nothing is more powerful than an individual acting out of his conscience, thus helping to bring the collective conscience to life.

The best things and best people rise out of their separateness; I’m against a homogenized society because I want the cream to rise.