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"Si un hombre no sigue el ritmo de sus compañeros, quizá sea porque escucha a un tamborilero diferente."

Henry David Thoreau

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Sometimes, people do things differently from others around them because they follow their own unique path or have different ideas and priorities. Imagine you and your friends are walking together, but one of them starts walking slower or takes a different route. While it might seem strange, it could be because they see something important or beautiful that you missed, or they simply prefer a different way. For example, an artist might focus on creating beautiful paintings even though most people around them work in offices or factories. Instead of seeing them as someone who can't keep up, understand that they have their own rhythm that guides them. This idea encourages us to accept and respect the unique approaches and decisions of others, instead of assuming everyone has to do things the same way. It also reminds us to stay true to our own inner voice, even if it means we stand out or seem different from everyone else.

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