Quote by e. e. (Edward Estlin) cummings

To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best day and night to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting.

To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself in a society that constantly pressures individuals to conform and be someone they are not. It stresses that embracing and remaining steadfast in one's own identity is incredibly challenging but also vital. It implies that the most difficult battle one can fight is against societal pressures and expectations, and it encourages the individual to keep fighting this battle without ever giving up.

By e. e. (Edward Estlin) cummings

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