But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you as well.
The Bible, Matthew 6:33
But one thing is needful; and Mary hath chosen that good part which shall not be taken away from her.
The Bible, Luke 10:42 kjv
There are three essential priorities I want to commend:
1. To build confidence in the message and work of the Church.
2. To grapple with the challenge of evangelism.
3. To deepen our internal unity.
George Carey
In biblical days prophets were astir while the world was asleep; today the world is astir while church and synagogue are busy with trivialities.
Abraham Joshua Heschel
You can’t get second things by putting them first; you can get second things only by putting first things first.
C.S. Lewis
When first things are put first, second things are not suppressed but increased.
C.S. Lewis
The moment you wake up each morning, all your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists in shoving it all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point of view, letting that other, larger, stronger, quieter life come flowing in.
C.S. Lewis
It’s a good idea not to major in minor things.
Anthony Robbins
Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
Kenny Rogers
Do not let the good things in life rob you of the best things.
Buster Rothman
Lord, we don’t mind who is second as long as Thou art first.
W.E. Stangter
First things first, but not necessarily in that order.
Doctor Who