Just a quick little something that popped into my head tonight...
Always strive to maintain a diverse group of friends and acquaintances;
Don't be afraid to publicly disagree with popular opinion;
Talk about the subjects most people avoid;
Ask uncomfortable questions;
Think for yourself.
These things will always bring you a degree of conflict, strife and perhaps even persecution. We are expected to conform; reject the notion. Set yourself free to dream, create, innovate and most importantly stand your ground against that which you know to be wrong. Be firm in your values and beliefs without imposing them upon others... you see, they too are free to think, dream and desire as they choose. Disagree without being disagreeable.
Take care to notice when most of your friends agree with you most of the time; that is your signal to expand your circle. Wisdom does not spawn in a vacuum. Closed-mindedness and bigotry thrive best in homogeneity. Guard yourself most carefully against it.
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