Quote of the Week

Staying upright

By LAURIE STUART
Posted 1/2/26

Anyone who has learned to ride a bike has likely experienced being a bit wobbly when first starting.

It takes a bit of momentum to keep a bicycle upright.  In fact, it is a lesson in …

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Quote of the Week

Staying upright

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Anyone who has learned to ride a bike has likely experienced being a bit wobbly when first starting.

It takes a bit of momentum to keep a bicycle upright.  In fact, it is a lesson in dynamic equilibrium.  It is moving forward and keeping balanced at the same moment. 

It's easy to think of balance as a state of stillness—a quiet moment when everything is perfectly aligned and static. However, Albert Einstein suggests that balance is not something we find, but rather something that we create through the act of moving forward. 

Ultimately, the quote serves as a reminder that stability is a byproduct of courageous and thoughtful action. As long as we keep pedaling—learning, exploring, and engaging with the world—we maintain the momentum necessary to stay upright, no matter how bumpy the road becomes.

 

Quote of the Week, Albert Einstein

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