Natalie Clifford Barney Quotes

Somebody said the key to life is to work hard, play hard, rest hard, and I've pretty much adopted that.

I don't know how to get bored. I need to learn to rest.

Massages are my favorite. Sometimes just getting myself outside for a walk if I'm really busy can be an indulgence. I love taking naps. I love to stay up too late with close friends. I believe in everything in moderation. I take what I like and leave what I don't.

People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness.

I don't think I am a workaholic. I prefer to keep busy. It is better than the alternative.

I don't get to listen to music, but I find time to rest.

There will always be another email to get through; something to clean up, file, and organize; more errands to do. Which is why balance is so important. Life is a marathon, not a sprint.

It's tough to find time to get rest.

I have no desire to work my adrenal glands any harder than necessary. I like lazing around; it's pretty important to my well-being. But I also get bored, so that's when my culture-vulturing kicks in.

I can't relax. I don't have any hobbies.

I have a very full and busy life and occasionally I am asked, Scotty, how can you do all that you do? The most telling reply I can give is: Because I spend at least two hours a day doing nothing.

I don't know that anyone in the United States is taught to rest.

It's important for moms to have alone time. However, that's the first thing that goes on a busy day. Fortunately for me, because of my job, I have to find the time to do it. At least that's the way my mind sees it. I have to exercise to be able to fit the clothes and book the jobs.

When you work too much, you are boring - that is possible. But to have a happy life, if you can do several things in the correct way, that is perfect.

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

I've learned to set boundaries and know when to say, 'I just need to rest.' I'm good at listening to what my body's telling me.

Having my priorities in order has really helped me look better, fresher, and more relaxed.

I get a lot done considering I spend half my day sleeping.

My husband is always telling me I need to do less, do less, do less. But I feel like if I'm not being productive, I have a hard time relaxing and enjoying myself.

The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.

I don't think it's shameful to admit that some days your time can be better spent reading than writing.

I see a lot of actors for whom life becomes one big schedule. I guess I try to be more sensitive to my private life - to take a breath of fresh air and be in the countryside or on a golf course.

I still find it almost impossible to relax for more than one day at a time.

Some people say, 'Shah Rukh, you work so hard. Why don't you sit back with a glass of red wine or go out on the terrace for a smoke?' But that's not me.

Financially, I'm fine. But it's good to work. I'm not capable of doing nothing.