Being taught to avoid talking about politics and religion has led to a lack of understanding of politics and religion. What we should have been taught was how to have a civil conversation about a difficult topic.

“The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” — General Douglas MacArthur

Your perception is YOUR reality. Everyone sees things differently because each person's perspective is unique. Always keep that in mind.

Btw, "crocodile" is spelled just like that.

“8 Mile” from Eminem is a song is about the troubles one goes through trying to become a success.

“I'm a man, I'ma make a new plan; Time for me to just stand up and travel new land; Time for me to just take matters into my own hands; Gonna make it, can't give up now; Once I'm over these tracks, man, I'ma never look back …” — “8 Mile” by Eminem

“You must build practices that prevent you from falling prey to those basic instincts that make you a short-term thinker.” — Dave Asprey

In light of this past weekend's attempted assassination of President Trump, we share this quote:

"There is beauty and power in unity. We must be united in heart and mind. One world, one people." — Lailah Gifty Akita

"For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed?" — Bell Hooks

“You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” — Oscar Wilde

“I get up and nothin' gets me down. You got it tough, I've seen the toughest around. And I know, baby, just how you feel. You got to roll with the punches to get to what's real.” — “Jump” by Van Halen

“Crazy, but that's how it goes. Millions of people living as foes. Maybe it's not too late. To learn how to love and forget how to hate.” — “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne

"A man deserves a second chance, but keep an eye on him." — John Wayne

“That is what life is about. We do not get redos, but we do get second chances.” — Jeffrey Fry