Balance Quotes

"I own I am not a friend to a very energetic government. It is always oppressive."

- Thomas Jefferson

"An elective despotism was not the government we fought for; but one in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among the several bodies of magistracy as that no one could transcend their legal limits without being effectually checked and restrained by the others."

- James Madison

"The principle of the Constitution is that of a separation of Legislative, Executive and Judiciary functions, except in cases specified. If this principle be not expressed in direct terms, it is clearly the spirit of the Constitution …"

- Thomas Jefferson

"Don’t let failure go to your heart, and don’t let success go to your head."

- Will Smith

"Drive slow and enjoy the scenery - drive fast and join the scenery."

- Douglas Horton

"A car is like a mother-in-law – if you let it, it will rule your life."

- Jaime Lerner

"No one on his deathbed ever said, ‘I wish I had spent more time at the office’."

- Arnold Zack

"Rest until you feel like playing, then play until you feel like resting, period. Never do anything else."

- Martha Beck

"Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us."

- Maya Angelou

"A ‘good job’ can be both practically attractive while still not good enough to devote your entire life to."

- Alain de Botton

"I think it’s important to try to be present with whatever it is you’re doing. And if you can’t be present, take a break."

- Emily Giffin

"The most valuable thing we can do for the psyche, occasionally, is to let it rest, wander, live in the changing light of room, not try to be or do anything whatever."

- May Sarton

"In this game, everyone needs a break to refuel, recharge, and jump back in full throttle."

- Helen Edwards

"Managing our stress and our rest is a sign of living wisely. Refueling as a way to find joy, to create pleasure, and to celebrate life in the midst of all its demands fills our hearts with renewed hope. When we take the time to breathe, listen, and rest from the daily grind to see miracles bubbling up in our lives."

- Sally Clarkson

"Taking a break can lead to breakthroughs."

- Russell Eric Dobda

"Never forget that the most important thing in life is the quality of life we lead."

- Tony Hsieh

"I believe in stopping work and eating lunch."

- L'Wren Scott

"When you feel sad, it's okay. It's not the end of the world. Everyone has those days when you doubt yourself, and when you feel like everything you do sucks, but then there's those days when you feel like Superman. It's just the balance of the world. I just write to feel better."

- Mac Miller

"Get rid of the guilt ... When you're at one place, don't feel bad that you're not at work; when you're at work, don't feel bad that you're not at home."

- Katie Couric

"Life should be touched, not strangled. You've got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it."

- Ray Bradbury

"It’s better for people to miss you than to have seen too much of you."

- Edward Norton

"It’s all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends and family."

- Philip Green

"When I am Naughty Chef, I'm definitely in focus mode, but once the food has been served I'm in a better place to party."

- Naughty Boy

"I don't have a nanny. I have a chef, and I have my assistant, and that's it. I do it myself. You know, those hours with your child are really important ones, even if it's just the two of you, being quiet in the car together."

- Melania Trump

"Money isn’t everything, but it’s right up there with oxygen."

- Zig Ziglar

"Too much leading and we create anxiety for children. Too much following and the same is true. In wisdom we find balance between the two."

- Vince Gowmon

"Some days I'm Uncle Situation, other days I'm Dr. Situation, I'm Chef Situation."

- Michael Sorrentino

"The nurse that can smile when things go wrong…is probably going off duty."

- Anonymous

"I like keeping my metabolism on its toes. Like what’s it going to be today – starvation or 6,000 calories?"

- Anonymous

"Nursing: The toughest job you’ll ever love."

- Unknown