Be a true original they said ,but they don't mean it

It reminds me of the monologue that America Ferrera said in the movie, Barbie. Something like,(about women): You need to be assertive, but not too assertive. You need to stay at home, but should really get a job. You should be good at something, but not Too good. You should be pretty, but not Too pretty. and the quote goes on a bit longer... it is like, it was about women, how we can never be what society WANTS (but it can go for anyone). I'm learning through a few self help books a main theme.. .be what YOU want, and others will need to acclimate to THAT, not us being small our WHOLE life to please everyone 24/7. :(

Be original.

And by “original” we mean a slight variation on previously accepted themes.

True originality is frightening and will be burned at the stake.

You must be mad. You don't be yourself except in your small trusted circle. And then suddenly, you've been too much yourself in that trusted circle that you are ostracized to an extent.

Welcome to 1984

Spot on! Many preach one thing but expect something else. Don't you dare be honest and speak your truth.