Quote by Lydia Maria Child

Nature made us individuals, as she did the flowers and the pebbles; but we are afraid to be peculiar, and so our society resembles a bag of marbles, or a string of mold candles. Why should we all dress after the same fashion? The frost never paints my windows twice alike.

Nature made us individuals, as she did the flowers and the p

Summary

This quote emphasizes the uniqueness of individuals and critiques the conformity prevalent in society. It suggests that just as nature creates diverse and distinct entities like flowers and pebbles, it has also made every human being unique. However, the fear of being different leads us to conform, resulting in a society where everyone looks and acts the same. The quote questions the need for such uniformity and states that, like the ever-changing patterns formed by frost on windows, embracing and expressing our individuality can bring beauty and diversity to the world.

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Individuality

By Lydia Maria Child

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