Creating diversity

Expression of your opinion is important; it allows you as an individual to divide yourself from the rest of the world as a mass and exalt your independence and freedom of thought.  Of course getting along with others is important, but you shouldn't have to change yourself to fit those surrounding you.  It is not a bad thing to be different, to stand out, to be noticed because you had enough guts to stick to your beliefs.  A lot of people like to give the word 'different' a negative connotation, when in reality, you are the one who people remember, you're the one who changes the status quo and starts new trends, as well as new tolerances.  Remember to branch out; don't allow others to hold you back because in the end, they're going to regret that they never spoke up.