· Muhammad Ali once said, "The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." New experiences and information can instantly change an opinion you held for decades. As you change your perspective, you will inevitably see your old behavior in a new light. You didn't know better then, but now you do.
· Justice and forgiveness are not substitutes for one another. Justice holds a person accountable for their actions and is carried out as a punitive and preventive measure. Just because we can forgive people doesn't mean we invite them to harm us or others. The purpose of justice is to dissuade people from committing injustices and keep them from harming others in the future.
· I can’t change the past or undo what I’ve done. The guilt and shame may never fully disappear. But instead of wallowing in them, I’ve taken steps to forgive myself and use my experiences to help others avoid a similar path. Owning my past helps me live better in the present and build a future where I’ll have less to forgive myself for.
· “The most important office in a democracy is the office of citizen.” ~ Barack Obama
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