“We are more inclined to hate one another for points on which we differ, than to love one another for points on which we agree. The reason perhaps is this: when we find others that agree with us, we seldom trouble ourselves to confirm that agreement; but when we chance on those who differ from us, we are zealous both to convince and to convert them. Our pride is hurt by the failure, and disappointed pride engenders hatred.” ReasonHateHurtChanceTroublePrideHatredAgreeConvinceAgreementDisappointedControversyLove One AnotherZealous Book:Lacon: Or Many Things in Few Words, Addressed to Those who Think Source: Lacon: Or Many Things in Few Words, Addressed to Those who Think
“I support charters, but the right kind of charters. I support charters that support kids who have the highest needs. A charter should be targeting students who are in serious trouble. It should serve students who didn't succeed in public schools when it can help them. Or, at least, charters should agree to accept similar proportions of the kids with the highest needs.” NeedsShouldKindHelpingKidsSchoolAcceptingSupportTroubleStudentsSeriousSucceedHighestAgreeProportionPublic SchoolCharter Author:Diane Ravitch
“I have trouble getting approvals from my heath insurance company for basic antidepressants. And I have the best plan my agency has. I can't get high off this stuff! I'm not going to sell it! Getting my medication is critical. It's me saying, "I just want to live." And their response seems to be, "We agree that it's a matter of life and death; that's why we're declining it." Every time I get a cold, I have Tylenol with codeine coming out the wazoo. But the medication I need to live? Nah.” WantNeedsI CanMatterSeemsStuffCompanyPlansTroubleColdAgreeSellsResponseCriticalAgencyLife And DeathComing OutApprovalMedicationGetting HighInsurance CompaniesAntidepressantsTylenolCodeine Author:Jenny Lawson