'People want to knock someone who's different.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Individuals who are different often face resistance or attempts to diminish them.
- In plain terms
- People dislike and attack those who stand out from the crowd.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect resistance when you choose to be different.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do societies resist difference?
- How do you handle being different?
Another view
Sometimes standing out is necessary for progress and innovation.
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