Mother Teresa Quotes

Never be afraid to stand with the minority when the minority is right, for the minority which is right will one day be the majority.

The hallmark of courage in our age of conformity is the capacity to stand on one's own convictions - not obstinately or defiantly

So I don't think I'm gonna pull my head into my shell just because a bunch of people start acting like idiots.

We need men with moral courage to speak and write their real thoughts, and to stand by their convictions, even to the very death.

It is always easy to take a position when society agrees with you. It is hard to take a position that everyone else in society disagrees with.

If you're unpopular, it means you've done the tough things.

I am ... one of a different sort: one of those who risks his skin to prove his platitudes.

Controversial means somebody who makes people think. And if you are afraid of people who will be against you, you might as well stay home and do nothing.

I have a little experience in doing things that are unpopular.

I'm a big person when it comes to doing what you believe in.

I'm not prepared to give up the truth for popularity.

I'm going to stand in my truth no matter what.

My parents always told me never be a follower, always be a leader. It's very difficult to do, to step out and be different and not follow the norm. If you want what's best for your team, you gotta be different.

Of course, we will face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval.

Sometimes you just can't be afraid to wear a different hat. If Columbus had complied, this whole world might still be flat.

I cannot keep quiet even when I am a lone voice.

You have to be a freak in order to be different.

And only weaklings...who lack courage and the power to feel they're right when the whole world says they're wrong, ever lose.

If one's different, one's bound to be lonely.

All I insist on, and nothing else, is that you should show the whole world that you are not afraid. Be silent, if you choose; but when it is necessary, speak—and speak in such a way that people will remember it.

I have learned that when you’re in the right you should fight the world.

You almost have to force yourself to stay in a vacuum to become different - if you really want to be different.

I do not regret having braved public opinion, when I knew it was wrong and was sure it would be merciless.

We need to be willing to stand up and speak up for what we believe.

You're different. And I'm different too. Different is good. But different is hard. Believe me, I know.