Balasta Quotes & Sayings

I grew up in a somewhat religious family. My dad's family isn't religious at all, but my mom's side of the family is, so I was exposed to church a bit. — Win Butler

I'm no longer interested in watching you rise from the falls you keep taking in vain just for a reason to stand. — Buddy Wakefield

Except during the nine months before he draws his first breath, no man manages his affairs as well as a tree does. — George Bernard Shaw

You need to run. Your ass may be bigger than me, but I can use a gun real damn good. So you've been warned. I'm coming after your motherfucking ass and I intend to put a bullet between your eyes. — Abbi Glines

if you're with someone secure, they nurture you into a more secure stance. — Amir Levine

Jump at the sun. You might not land on the sun, but at least you'll get off the ground. — Zora Neale Hurston

Jesus did not come as a servant in spite of the fact that he is God; he came precisely because of the fact that he is God. — John Ortberg

On respect for the Queen: When I lick a stamp I always do it with my eyes closed. — Russell Brand

Human dignity is more precious than prestige ... — Claude McKay

Today we are aware as never before of the plurality of human life-styles and possibilities, while at the same time being tied, like in an old silent movie, to a runaway locomotive rushing headlong toward a very singular catastrophe — Gary Snyder

The pain of losing is diverting. So is the thrill of winning. Winning, however, is lonelier, as those you've won money from are not likely to commiserate with you. Winning takes getting used to. — David Mamet