Quotes About Balance

There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.

So many people spend their lives chasing money and end up as the richest men in the cemetery. I don't want to be like that.

Sometimes you don't want to be a slapstick clown in order to convey a funny perception of the world.

I want you to be forever strong on the field, so that you will be forever strong off the field.

One thing you really have to watch as a writer is getting on a soapbox or pulpit about anything. You don't want to alienate readers.

Be the compromise you want to see in the world.

If I had parallel lives to pursue, I would also want one as a painter.

There is not enough time to do all the nothing we want to do.

When the ancient Masters said, "If you want to be given everything, give everything up," they weren't using empty phrases. Only in being lived by the Tao can you be truly yourself.

If you want nothing, do what you want. If you want everything, develop discipline

If you have health, you probably will be happy, and if you have health and happiness, you have all the wealth you need, even if it is not all you want.

The Lord wants double edged artistry, praising God's name and setting things straight.

I think it's almost an indulgence to focus on the dark side of things. And as you get older, you want to focus on the positive.

Most people are so busy knocking themselves out trying to do everything they think they should, they never get around to do what they want to do.

Adults need to have fun so children will want to grow up.

Do what you want as long as its paying off for you. But once its become a liability, then something is wrong and you better find out what it is.

Reason may be the lever, but sentiment gives you the fulcrum and the place to stand on if you want to move the world.

If you feel a sense of social responsibility, first of all keep working on yourself. Being peaceful yourself is the first step if you want to live in a peaceful universe.

I have only one eye. Do you want me to look at the road or the at the speedometer.

Salary is no object: I want only enough to keep body and soul apart.

Where do you draw the line between peace and justice? If you ask the victims, they want more justice; if you ask the potential victims, they want more peace.

Since you have to do the things you have to do, be wise enough to do some of the things you want to do.

You can be happy, or you can be right. If you want to be part of a couple and win every argument, you're in trouble.

Justice as fairness provides what we want.