A Meaningful Quote

"When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then I'm already better than them." -Marilyn Monroe

I found this quote not too long ago by Marilyn Monroe and for some reason it appealed to me more than others. It is a quote that can be used in the real world, by people of all ages. For me, this quote reveals how I feel about what others think about me. When you first read the quote, it kind of seems as if she is implying she is better than everyone, but once you read it more, you understand what she is really trying to say. The quote sends out the message that people can think what they want to think, and if they care enough to bother with what I'm doing, or who I am, then I'm already above their level of maturity. Now days, people tend to worry more about who fits in with what group, or how someone acts, rather than the more important things in life. No one appreciates individuality anymore, and it seems by reading this quote that Marilyn Monroe did. I agree with her, and I respect her for being herself no matter what people said about her. Even though it doesn't seem like it, individuality is important. You can fit in with a group, but you can still be your own self. In this world, the people around you try to make you someone else, but it should be a goal to be true to yourself, to be an individual and to be proud about it. This quote is what has inspired me to not bother with what other people think, and to always be myself no matter how hard someone tries to change me.