After reading the ideas expressed in "Self-Reliance," I have come to believe that self-reliance is the most important factor in life. What should we rely on? One answer: ourselves. I firmly believe that a person should only rely on themselves for everything and no one else, regardless of the consequences. Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to study, live and work in Italy where I come from. It has always been a dream …showed first 75 words of 432 total…

…showed last 75 words of 432 total…am. I will reach my goals. In pursuits, I will never imitate others. I will never rely on others because nothing outside myself could bring me happiness and joy. I should trust myself and believe in my own thoughts, instead of caring about what others do. I should live a happy life according to my free will. I should seek the peace and joy inside myself. And eventually, I'll be in Italy living my dream.