... Just something that's good to remember.

"Why compare yourself with others? Nobody in the entire world can do a better job of being you than you."

^^ It's true. I often find myself thinking that everyone else is better than me or that I'm not good enough to be part of the world... I'm sure a lot of you out there have thought the same thing at one time or another. The key is to just not let other people put you down.
If people are gonna be jerks, well, let them. Their words or actions aren't going to change anything you say or do; the only thing that matters is how you feel about yourself. The opinions of others should mean nothing. (well, unless its a good thing, of course. *wink*)
Never think that another person is better than you. The truth is, you're both just people who live in the world, on the earth. Everyone's equal, but that doesn't mean that everyone is also the same.
when people put you down just because you may be different than them is just something to let slide out of your head. Differing from others is something to be proud of, because its highly likely that the people who say you're a "freak" or "weird" or anything to the effect are all the same themselves. Everything they say, do, wear and etcetera is all the same. They're just ashamed and too afraid to break away from the deep rut they've made for themselves.
Personally, I think the people who put me and others down are just jealous that they can't be like us. They wish that they could get away from being the same as everyone else and just be... themselves. They don't take that chance of being different because they think that they'll be rejected and discriminated against for trying to be who they truly are.

So, just remember that. The next time someone tries to put you down for being different, just remember that all they are is jealous. No one will ever be able to live up to who you are except yourself. I bet there's a whole ton of people in the world who wish to be just like you.
Never doubt that there ARE people in the world who care about you.
It's taken me a great while to find that myself, but trust me, when you do, I guarantee that you'll be fearless.

Be different. Be who you are, and don't ever let anyone degrade you from thinking that you are in fact an honor to the world.
If you can really be yourself with no fears of being put down for it, than you truly are a strong, fearless person.