Quotes about Equilibrium

Where the happy medium cannot be attained, it is better and safer to fall short on this side than on that; that is, too much mercy is better than too much punishment. One can withdraw and reduce too much mercy; but punishment cannot be taken back, especially where it touches body, life, or limb.

Human reason is like a drunken man on horseback; set it up on one side, and it tumbles over on the other

If we are going to build a culture of discipleship, we will have to learn to balance invitation and challenge appropriately.

The god of compassion is NOT the god of justice.

Among many parallels which men of imagination have drawn between the natural and moral state of the world, it has been observed that happiness as well as virtue consists in mediocrity.

We are wise to use moderation in all things, meaning to allow ourselves just enough but not too much of anything. This helps us live balanced lives and keeps the doors of our lives closed to the enemy.

The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man.

your praying and your preaching should be of the same length. You don't want to find yourself limping, with one leg shorter than the other. God works as a result of prayer and faithfulness, not technique and cleverness. But

God's justice and God's mercy do not quarrel with each other.

balance invitation and challenge appropriately

Over the years, I've found that anger is necessary, but it must reach an equilibrium: You need just enough but never too much. If you don't let it in, you become hollow; but if you let it take over, you become its slave.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.