Black sheep is a term used to refer to those people who are different from the rest. They do not usually fit in society’s standard of “normal” and hence, are sometimes seen differently because of that.
It is said that there is normally one black sheep in the entire family, and they are the ones who find it most difficult to fit in. people try to mold them into something which they are not and if they try that, it hurts them. They can pretend and try to be someone else, but that will only cause them pain.
These are the people who are determined to do something big and work towards that goal, they have a different way of perceiving this world, and that is what drives them.
They can be quirky, weird, extra intelligent, curious, or anything else, but they have this unique ability that makes them stand apart from the rest of the herd.
1. “There are only three options for black sheep: live authentically and get kicked out of the community, dare to move out on your own and rebuild from scratch, or hide your true self and desperately try to fit in (which you never will).”― Ben Crawford, 2,000 Miles Together
Being the odd one out is never easy. You never fit in, and you are different from the rest. In a world where everyone is following the same race, if you do not fit in that race, you are either kicked out and have to start from the start and build something of your own, or you may try to fit in, but that will never work because you never belonged.
Even if you somehow manage to fit in, it will not work because you will never be truly happy and content.
2. “There is no flock of black sheep.”― Ljupka Cvetanova
Alienated and different from the rest, these are rare breeds. We find people who are likewise in many ways, but we rarely find these people who are so unique that they do not fit in.
Hence, it is very rare to find their type. There is no heard of them or group of them.
3. “Understanding your motivation for a decision helps you stay committed to it.”― Brant Menswar, Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You
Whenever you take a decision, it is easy to get swayed or lose track of why you chose that path in the first place. In that case, remembering and understanding the main reason to take that path helps in staying motivated and committed.
When times are tough, this understanding helps us to stay focused and remember our goals.
4. “One benefit of being the black sheep in the family—or, in this case, being the only half-villain and going to an all-hero school—is that everyone expects me to screw up. So, when I don’t, it’s like I performed a miracle.”― Chelsea M. Campbell, The Betrayal of Renegade X
When someone is different or has a different perspective of the world, people either hate them or fear them because they are someone whom they do not understand.
So, it is quite common for such people to be bullied by other people. They are already made the villain of the picture, and when they do not perform in a way that is expected of them, it is nothing short of a miracle.
5. “All of my closest friends are special people. Most are very different from the rest of their families. They came here to make a positive difference.”― Wayne Gerard Trotman
It is said that those who are different from the rest are special. They think differently, do things differently, and hence, more than often, do wonder.
Their unique way of thinking helps them make a positive difference in the world.
6. “The black sheep of the family might produce eagles.” ― Tamerlan Kuzgov
Black sheep are often those who are destined to do something big, something magical. Due to their unique way of looking at the world, it will not be an overstatement to say that they might even do miracles.
Look at any black sheep in the world, and you will see that they have done something unique which could not have been done by anyone else.
7. “I’ve always been a black sheep. That’s a hard thing to be until you find your calling in life. I was bullied a lot at school, probably because I was perceived to be different from everyone else.”-Natalie Dormer
Being different from the rest is usually difficult. Your way of life and thinking scares people, and that is why they fear you and try to hurt you or overpower you by any necessary means.
It is also difficult not to try to fit in in that situation, but once you find your calling or something which you love to do, it becomes easier going forward.
Being different is scary, but one has to take a stand for what one believes in and trust themselves and the process to pursue what one loves.
8. “I was really sporty and loved singing. & I started off doing musical theatre. I left university to go to drama school. So, I was a bit of a black sheep.”-Sophie Cookson
Not following a conventional path or taking a path that others would usually avoid is what sets apart the black sheep.
Society has fixed a conventional path for all of us, which fits and suits the majority of people, but once in a while comes someone different who takes a different path from what is chosen for them, and that is what sets them apart from the rest.
9. “I was the black sheep of the family, and my mother never really understood me.”-Andre Rieu
The worst thing that a black sheep has to go through is alienation, the feeling that no one in the world understands them or how they feel because they are different.
What can be worse is that sometimes your family also does not understand you.
10. “After all, the wool of a black sheep is just as warm.”-Ernst Lehman
We discriminate against people based on various factors, but there is no difference between any of us.
Ernst says that black sheep is the same as any of us, and its wool is also just as warm.
11. “We’re all misfits here from our weirdness and our differences, from our manic fixations, our obsessions, our passions. From all those wild and wacky things that make each of us unique.” -Terri Windling
Each of us is unique and what makes us stand out from the rest of the world is our unique abilities.
Black sheep may be different from others in varying senses, but they all have something different and beautiful in them, which makes them stand out from the rest, and that is what makes them beautiful.
12. “The black sheep are the ones you want to get to know.” -Marty Rubin
Though black sheep are different and often misunderstood because of their uniqueness, they are the ones people are most curious about.
People want to know about them as they are different, and that is what makes them stand out from the rest.
13. “A family without a black sheep is not a typical family.” – Heinrich Boll
It is said that each family has that one unique person. Who is different from the rest. And every family has that one black sheep who will have a difference of opinion with them.
While most families out there seem normal but there is always one person in that family who is the black sheep of the family.
14. “Fitting in allows you to blend in with everyone else, but being different allows you to be yourself, to be unique, and to be more creative.” — Sonya Parker
While fitting in with everyone and living a typical lifestyle might give you peace and comfort. Only when you leave that comfort zone can you do wonders.
Black sheep who are different from the rest have a hard time fitting in. With everyone else. And that allows them to think more freely and creatively.
They can be their best selves. Because they do not have to compare themselves with anyone else.
15. “People are afraid of things they don’t understand. They don’t know how to relate. It threatens their security, their existence, their career, and their image.” — Bill Laswell
Black sheep are usually treated differently because they are different from the rest. They think, work, and see the world. In a way people do not understand. And hence, they cannot understand their point of view. Which makes them anxious and insecure.
They are threatened by these people. And hence, try to undermine them in any way possible. But it is that difference. That sets them apart from the rest and makes them unique.
Different from the rest but unique in their sense. Who says not being able to fit in is a bad thing? In a world where everyone is trying to copy someone else, it is a blessing. That some of us have this unique perception of the world. And creative thinking which sets us apart.