There are no forces on stationary objects.

(Stationary means not moving)

If an object is at rest, the forces acting on it must be balanced. 

You need a force to keep an object moving.

Friction is a force that can stop motion. 

Gravity only acts on objects when they move. 

If gravity acts on an object, it will fall. 

Static electricity can make things move. 

All silver colored things are attracted to magnets. 

Magnets can push each other. 

Magnets can push paper clips. 

All metals are magnetic. 

Magnets can only pull- they cannot push.

A magnet has a north and a south pole. 

The North Pole (the place) will attract the north pole of a magnet. 

Inside the Earth is a magnetic core.