Stand up for something, even if it means standing alone. Because often times, the one who flies solo has the strongest wings.
One principle that we must learn in our lives is that it is way easier to believe and stand for something, than not to believe in anything and fall for everything. If there is something you believe in, really believe in it, with a firm unwavering faith. Life has its ups and its downs, and life will at many times try to discourage you from holding on to what roots you, and to what helps to support your foundation in it.
Never waiver, and never stop believing. It is much better to believe and stand for something, than to believe in nothing and really have nothing happen. Be one of the few who doesn't just say that they believe in something until they are tested, believe in what makes you strong until you can no longer believe anymore, for it is this belief, and this drive that will take you places that only people who are courageous enough to keep believing, can go.