Quotes About Priorities

There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants--more than anything else--to become rich. As long as they don't have the money, it'll seem like a worthwhile goal. Once they do, they'll understand how important other things are--and have always been.

The key was to exploit contradictory British and French objectives. The BEF's priority was to hold on to the French ports through which its manpower and resupply flowed. The French saw Paris as the keystone holding up their nation. In effect, the two Allies' priorities pointed in opposite directions, one toward the sea, the other toward the French heartland.

From now on I'm thinking only of me." Major Danby replied indulgently with a superior smile: "But, Yossarian, suppose everyone felt that way." "Then," said Yossarian, "I'd certainly be a damned fool to feel any other way, wouldn't I?

Maybe it's the craziest thing I've ever done. But I love you, and I've realized that you mean more to me than my Clan. I've never thought about a life outside ShadowClan, but now, to be with you, maybe it's time I did.

You must promise me," Mapleshade lowered her voice, "that you will be loyal to your Clan above all other things. What you want for yourself is nothing compared to the needs of your Clan. Nothing, remember?" Her green gaze bore into his. "Do you make that promise?

Promise me if I don't make you happy, you'll toss me aside, no matter how much pressure I put on you. Because even though I can be selfish, all I really want is for you to be happy.

Just think of all those women on the Titanic who said, "No, thank you" to dessert that night. And for what?!

Raising a family wasn't something I put on my resumé, but I have to ask myself, would I apply for the same job again?

Most women put off entertaining until the kids are grown.

No one ever died from sleeping in an unmade bed. I have known mothers who remake the bed after their children do it because there is wrinkle in the spread or the blanket is on crooked. This is sick.

I don't care if Spielberg directed

Admittedly, all the time I'd had to devote to the game had shaved a full point off my grade average, and it had probably cost me my relationship with Ellen, too.

Queer, how a man can neglect his children, as I have done ... when the thing he wants most in life is to see each one ...happy.

Todo hombre es poeta. Olvidan hacer versos porque se dedican a hacer otras cosas, hacer dinero, por ejemplo.

Each individual must know if freedom is more important to them—know whether they value how they are more than that they are.14

Yesterday was my day off and I decided to play hooky for the Bible study I usually go to on Saturday mornings and sleep in. Probably not my most shining moment, but Katie and Eliza kept me up until past two talking about wedding plans and I'd been up since before five. They were Pinteresting wedding décor and I was googling "can you die from sleep deprivation" on my phone under the table. Turns out you can.

On marriage Look for a sweet person. Forget rich.

given a choice between listening to Britney Spears and having a blocked aorta, I'd pick the latter)

If my kids are doing well, then my life is going pretty well. And if my kids aren't doing well, it doesn't matter how the other elements of my life are. It's kind of amazing to have a context like that. This is really wonderful.

At every turn, when humanity is asked the question, 'Do you want temporary economic gain or long-term environmental loss, which one do you prefer ' we invariably choose the money.

There is no surer sign of a society in decline than one that builds prisons faster than schools, as happens in many American states. In

I have kids and I want to have a long life and there are certain things that are conducive to that and certain things that aren't. I've opted for the road of happiness and long life.

Love's not for the poor, son. No time for it.

Long as I was riding in a big Cadillac and dressed nice and had plenty of food, that's all I cared about.