Quote of the day, Aug. 4 -- "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough," by Mae West.

The famous quote by author Mae West is often misunderstood as an invitation to chase thrills or live life recklessly. But if one can dig deep, it carries an important message about life. It says-- life doesn't have to be long or lived in a certain way to be meaningful. If you live with purpose, courage and authenticity, one lifetime can be enough to leave an everlasting mark.

Here, "You only live once", acknowledges that life can be finite. We don't get endless opportunities to relive our years or get multiple opportunities to correct our mistakes. Time moves on. Change is the only constant.

The second half of the quote--"but if you d...