Skip to content

Excellence Quote by Gary Larson

“I think I'm maintaining the quality, but internally I'm paying for it.” quote by Gary Larson
Download Open image
“I think I'm maintaining the quality, but internally I'm paying for it.”

Gary Larson

About This Quote

Source Interview: Creative Process, 1995

Maintaining quality often costs personal well‑being; balance is essential.

In simple terms: Quality can be costly.

Key Takeaway

Seek work‑life balance.

Themes

creativity quality well‑being

Mood

concerned reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • project planning
  • stress management
  • health check‑ins
  • creative breaks

Key Concepts

burnout self‑care

Questions to Reflect On

  • What boundaries protect your health?
  • How can you sustain quality without sacrifice?
A Different Perspective

High standards may cause perfectionism.

4.8 out of 5 (3 ratings)

More by Gary Larson

Explore all 78 Gary Larson quotes

More Excellence quotes

Browse all 4,187 Excellence quotes