Quotes about Flexibility

Yes, a man can get used to anything, but do not ask us how.

Nothing in the world is more flexible and yielding than water. Yet when it attacks the firm and the strong, none can withstand it, because they have no way to change it. So the flexible overcome the adamant, the yielding overcome the forceful. Everyone knows this, but no one can do it.

I suppose I should make all the skis six foot and let Leif grow into them. That way we could all use them easy enough." He shook his head. "I know my wife would love to ski again. You ever seen anyone carry a baby in a sling or backpack while on skis?

"It's nothing," returned Mrs Chick. "It's merely change of weather. We must expect change."

When you can't change the direction of the wind — adjust your sails

Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.

Do you always want to be right, or do you want to be happy

My preparation doesn't change from being a backup to a starter.

Sit down before fact as a little child, be prepared to give up every preconceived notion, follow humbly wherever and to whatever abysses nature leads, or you shall learn nothing. I have only begun to learn content and peace of mind since I have resolved at all risks to do this.

In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.

I just think there's no reason to limit yourself to one sport.

What I know for sure is that the only way to endure the quake is to adjust your stance. You can't avoid the daily tremors. They come with being alive. But I believe these experiences are gifts that force us to step to the right or left in search of a new center of gravity. Don't fight them. Let them help you adjust your footing.