William Hanna Quotes

We do what we have to so we can do what we want to.

Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do.

I don't do what I love to do a lot of the time.

You meet people who say, "Oh, I'd like to do such-and-such, but I don't have the time." But it always seemed to me like you make the time. And if you have a wife or a job, if you have kids or whatever, you find a way. If you really want to do it, you make the time.

What we spend our time on is probably the most important decision we make.

Nobody's life is ever all balanced. It's a conscious decision to choose your priorities every day.

Dreams can become a reality when we possess a vision that is characterized by the willingness to work hard, a desire for excellence, and a belief in our right and our responsiblity to be equal members of society.

We can't control whether we are rewarded for our endeavours, with cash or recognition. It is not up to us how much cash or time we get on Earth, but it is down to us how we spend it.

The most important thing about skating is that it teaches you to do the things you should do before you do the things you want to do.

Work will take everything you give it. It's up to you to work out what you want to give it.

I live a very balanced life. I am very good at delegating responsibilities.

It's a hard job. It means giving up some things, but on the other hand they keep saying you can have it all. You can't really have it all so easy. You can do a little of this and little of that.

At one point in your life, you'll have the thing you want or the reasons why you don't.

I don't feel I made any sacrifices at all. I'm doing my best to juggle.

I sacrificed a lot, in terms of friendship and family, from working so much at such a young age, but I wouldn't be where I am if I hadn't.

To get where you want to go you can't only do what you like.

Even prior to marriage and motherhood, it's always been about prioritising and focusing on what you can commit to. That's been my approach to every aspect of my life, be it my relationships or my professional commitments.

I have a family to support. And I'm not always going to be doing exactly what I want to do.

Not that I believe you can have it all: I believe you can have it all, just not at the same time.

There's never any ability to plan a personal life.

I grew up doing gymnastics. It requires discipline, eating right, getting sleep, lots of sacrifice. But the pros outweigh the sacrifice.

I just work hard and do things as they come along. But it has been a challenge to learn that I have to say 'no' to things and to know how and what to prioritize.

My health may be better preserved if I exert myself less, but in the end doesn't each person give his life for his calling?

Freedom ... comes with a price tag of great expectations.

Life's a balancing act. You have multiple roles and goals, and you can do it all - just not all at once.