"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Self-reliance creates individuality through believing in one's self and defending those beliefs. The ability of one to be a non-conformist and make choices on their own, brings into being individuality. An individual realizes the importance of the decisions they make, and how …showed first 75 words of 468 total…

…showed last 75 words of 468 total…self-sufficient life. These decisions though usually concerning themselves, will also effect the lives of others, and therefore must be looked upon in regard to the well being of others as well. This is done not to impress others with kindness, but as a mutual respect to the individuality of all people. An individual is who they are, for better or for worse. They express themselves using self-reliance in dealing with other people, misunderstood or not.