Indubitably, all great scholars; philosopher; mathematician; inventor; scientist and great people alike were unique, because their actions were contrasting to others' and so the reason for their fame. However, is being unique always beneficial. Difference between individuals is essential for humanity so that society is a flare of different opinions, opinions that will result in the right consensus. Difference keeps stability. If all individuals were inclined to make the same choices; everyone's strengths and flair were the same then there would be no progress. A society similar to the one in George Orwell's book would be the reality, a reality I think no one alive now would desire for. Therefore, I believe it more valuable to be able to be different and unique than fit in.
All renowned Universities look for distinct personalities, personalities that have their own distinct achievements and characteristics that have something unique to give. That is why they don't have a model student, a fixated image to which they can compare every applicants to decide if they are a suitable candidate for the university or not.
Similarly, The famous Royal Society of Science consists of the best scientists around the world, and all are of unique fields, theories and beliefs. They are so contrastingly different that in many occasions they are bent towards disagreeing with each other. However, they are still able wise decisions and give advice to the British government.
In a nutshell, I conclude that it is more beneficial to be different that be able to fit in because better results are produced by being different as different perceptions is taken. Difference leads to progress because one may think a better solution to a problem than the other.
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