Quotes About Balance

Plus her mom was so awesome. She was strict about some things—don't leave your socks lying around—but so not strict about other things, like calling the cops about my bullet wound.

living life was like putting the beach into a jar. The point wasn't to fit everything in; it was to attend to the most important things first—the big, beautiful rocks—the most valuable people and experiences—and fit the lesser things in around them. Otherwise, the best things might get left out

Even needing to get to Angel, we couldn't forget the basic necessity of eating.

Here's a nice image for a life in balance," she said. "You're juggling these four balls that you've named work, family, friends, spirit. Now, work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it bounces back. The other balls they're made of glass." "I've dropped a few of those glass balls in my day. Sometimes they chip, sometimes they shatter to pieces.

A boy and a girl, fated to rule all. Two will rise, and One will fall.

You want me to help you because fair is fair? Life isn't fair Dean. Try help me so I don't rip your spin out and beat you with it. I might respond to that. Maybe.

Life can be like walking on a high wire. Falling seems a tiny misstep away.

Being a good leader is knowing when...to back off.

I, Alex Cross do solemnly promise-to all those present at this birthday party- to do my best to balance my life at home with my work,life,and not to go over to the dark side ever again.

It's all right to put the weight of the world on your shoulders sometimes, if you know how to take it off.

A guy who hates his job isn't going to be too charming at home.

The point wasn't to fit everything in; it was to attend to the most important things first—the big, beautiful rocks—the most valuable people and experiences—and fit the lesser things in around them. Otherwise

An active imagination is a wonderful thing. But it can also be a burden, if you focus too much on the dark side of the street.

He was the anchor in the water, while you rocked up and down on the waves.

Even wolves have moments of kindness.

Birds coming home to roost.

Maybe my goals were too long-term. Maybe I should figure out a way to be happy, not for a lifetime, but for an hour or two.

Whoever said time is on your side sure never had twins.

am, if well with you.

Long as you see to your own needs first. You can't do real good in the world if you don't take care of yourself.

in the diary, the lesson of the five balls: work, family, health, friends, and integrity

Jeb had always said to think with your brain, not your emotions. He'd been right, as usual. So I put all my feelings in a box and locked it.

HAC: Human-Animal Conflict.

You can't go up and down emotionally along with their roller-coaster whims.