Jason Penopolis

"Nature is cool when you actually pay attention to it."

"Science explains some stuff, but not everything."

"Music can change how you feel about things."

"I don't really believe in anything except movies."

"Leadership is just convincing people to do what you want."

"Work is better when you care about what you're doing."

"Dreams are important, even if they're impossible."

"Humor helps you get through weird situations."

"Beauty is in small things if you look for it."

"Death is weird to think about, but it happens."

"Perseverance means doing something even when it's hard."

"Being grateful for small things makes life better."

"Creativity is just problem-solving in a weird way."

"Justice means treating people fairly, I think."

"Strength isn't just physical, it's mental too."

"Power corrupts people if they're not careful."

"Money doesn't make you happy, but it helps."

"Health is something you take for granted until you don't have it."

"Adventure is what makes life interesting."

"Imagination is the only limit you have."

"History teaches you stuff if you actually listen."

"Philosophy is just thinking really hard about stuff."

"Literature shows you how people think and feel."

"Politics is confusing and everyone's mad about something."

"War is bad, and I don't understand why people do it."

"Motivation comes from wanting something badly enough."

"Inspiration happens when you least expect it."

"Relationships are where you learn the most about yourself."

"Solitude is good sometimes, but you need people too."

"My movies might be terrible, but they're honest."