Balanced life Quote by Robert Fulghum
““These are the things I learned (in Kindergarten): 1. Share everything. 2. Play fair. 3. Don't hit people. 4. Put things back where you found them. 5. CLEAN UP YOUR OWN MESS. 6. Don't take things that aren't yours. 7. Say you're SORRY when you HURT somebody. 8. Wash your hands before you eat. 9. Flush. 10. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. 11. Live a balanced life - learn some and drink some and draw some and paint some and sing and dance and play and work everyday some. 12. Take a nap every afternoon. 13. When you go out into the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands, and stick together. 14. Be aware of wonder. Remember the little seed in the Styrofoam cup: The roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all like that. 15. Goldfish and hamster and white mice and even the little seed in the Styrofoam cup - they all die. So do we. 16. And then remember the Dick-and-Jane books and the first word you learned - the biggest word of all - LOOK.””
About This Quote
Source Book: All I Really Need to Know I Once Learned in Kindergarten, Robert Fulghum, 1991
A collection of simple, child‑like lessons that outline basic kindness, responsibility, and curiosity for a balanced life.
In simple terms: Kindergarten lessons on kindness, responsibility, curiosity.
Key Takeaway
Apply these basics daily.
Themes
kindness
responsibility
curiosity
balance
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- teamwork
- self‑care
- community building
Key Concepts
social etiquette
personal growth
life skills
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you adapt these basics to adult responsibilities?
- Which lesson resonates most with your current life?
A Different Perspective
These lessons may oversimplify complex adult challenges.
