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. —Henry David Thoreau
“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. ”

Henry David Thoreau naturalist, author, philosopher

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Marching to the beat of your own drummer is the best thing to do! I would rather be unique!

Julie from New York
April 14, 2020

it's really nice to have guys online!!!!!!!!!!you are so brilliant and good motivators

Silvia from Tanzania,Arusha
October 26, 2016

I always marched to the beat of a different drummer. My drill sergeants were not fond of this!

Bill from Tacoma, WA
October 25, 2016

I've always been the "different" one. But, only as an older adult has that worth been recognized.

Papa Lawrence from Colorado Rocky Mountains
October 24, 2016

That reminds me that we all grow at different paces. Thank you!

Sophie from Oregon
October 24, 2016

Our differences are what make us interesting.

Linda from Colorado
October 24, 2016

So true

Dee from Texas
October 24, 2016

Well said. Worth remembering when finding fault in others.

Jan from Pennsylvania
October 24, 2016

So True ~

TONYA from Wisconsin
October 24, 2016

My Grandmother said that about me when I was growing up!!

Sheila from Connecticut
October 24, 2016

So pertinent for my journey!

Genni from New Hampshire
October 24, 2016

Exactly, let him be uniquely him. He will in his own time move at the pace of his heart song.

Tera from Mansfield, TX
October 24, 2016

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