Quote by Sir Cecil Walter Hardy Beaton

Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.

Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that wi

Summary

This quote encourages individuals to embrace their uniqueness, take risks, and challenge conformity. It highlights the importance of asserting one's integrity and imaginative vision, even if it goes against societal norms and expectations. Rather than following the safe and conventional path taken by many, it urges people to be daring, different, and impractical in pursuing their goals and dreams. By rejecting mediocrity and embracing their individuality, the quote suggests that one can break free from the mundane and mundane lives led by those who conform to the ordinary.

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By Sir Cecil Walter Hardy Beaton

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