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Pulling Quotes

Balance, effort and pulling your weight

These Pulling quotes range from physics to fitness, starting with an Approach that describes equilibrium as forces pulling evenly against each other.

A system is in equilibrium when the forces constituting it are arranged in such a way as to compensate each other, like the two weights pulling at the arms of a pair of scales.

Quotes by Rudolf Arnheim

My fitness approach and philosophy are based on day-to-day functionalities. These functions are bending, lifting, lunging, pulling, pushing and squatting.

Quotes by Rahul Dev

I am not going to be the guy who's not pulling his weight.

Quotes by James Franco

There were shots of Kong pulling at my clothes, but only in horizontal and never from above. Never from above.

Quotes by Fay Wray

Approach Quotes

I don't think I have the pulling power of Jim Carrey.

Quotes by Dev Patel

There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.

Quotes by Booker T. Washington

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does one quote use pulling to explain equilibrium?
It compares a balanced system to two weights pulling at the arms of a scale, describing equilibrium as forces arranged so they compensate each other rather than one side simply overpowering the other.
What does 'pulling his weight' mean in this context?
One speaker says they refuse to be the person not pulling their weight, using the phrase to mean doing a fair share of the work rather than relying on others to cover for them.
Is pulling described as part of a fitness routine anywhere?
Yes, one quote lists pulling alongside bending, lifting, lunging, pushing and squatting as core day-to-day functional movements that a fitness Approach should be built around.
What does the Kong-related quote describe?
It recalls filming shots of Kong pulling at the speaker's Clothes, specifically noting the camera only ever shot this from horizontal or lower angles, never from above.
Do these Pulling quotes share a common physical theme?
Yes, each one treats pulling as a literal physical force, whether in balance, fitness or a specific on-set moment, rather than using it as a metaphor for emotional strain.

Others focus on personal effort and teamwork, including a candid admission about not wanting to shirk one's own share, a theme close to our Exerting quotes collection.