H. jackson brown, jr. quotes

Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own.

Remember that life's big changes rarely give advance warning.

Swallowing angry words before you say them is better than having to eat them afterwards.

Remember that a good example is the best sermon.

May our adversities make us strong. May our victories make us wise. May our actions make us proud.

Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.

Improve your performance by improving your attitude.

Measure your wealth by what you'd have left if you lost all your money.

Don’t waste time waiting for inspiration. Begin, and inspiration will find you.

Your religion is what you do when the sermon is over.

Tape record your parents' laughter

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.

Mature love is composed and sustaining; a celebration of commitment, companionship, and trust.

May your life be crowded with unexpected joys.

Life doesn't require that we be the best, only that we try our best.

After you've work hard to get what you want, take the time to enjoy it.

You can't hire someone to practice for you.

When opportunity knocks, invite it to stay for dinner.

It's not your job to get people to like you, it's your job to like people.

I've learned that every great achievement was once considered impossible

Make allowances for your friends' imperfections as readily as you do for your own.

Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.

Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but you never know if it's going to be forward, backwards, or sideways.

The shortest way to get anywhere is to have good company.

No matter how old you get, hug and kiss your mother whenever you greet her.

Always have something beautiful in sight, even if it's just a daisy in a jelly glass

Remember that just the moment you say, "I give up," someone else seeing the same situation is saying, "My, what a great opportunity."

Dishonesty is like a boomerang. About the time you think all is well, it hits you in the back of the head.

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.

Don't expect others to listen to your advice and ignore your example.

Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people's bad manners.

Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.

Read carefully anything that requires your signature. Remember the big print giveth and the small print taketh away.

Life doesn't come with an instruction book; that's why we have fathers.

When declaring your rights, don't forget your responsibilities.

Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.

In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but by perseverance.

Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.

Be brave. Even if you're not pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.

Regardless of the situation, react with class.

Watch the sunrise at least once a year, put a lot of marshmallows in your hot chocolate, lie on your back and look at the stars, never buy a coffee table you can't put your feet on, never pass up a chance to jump on a trampoline, don't overlook life's small joys while searching for the big ones.

Kind words and good deeds are eternal. You never know where their influence will end.

Remember that almost everything looks better after a good night's sleep.

Don't confuse wealth with success.

Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it, piece by piece - by thought, choice, courage, and determination.

Believe in miracles but don't depend on them.

Don't delay acting on a good idea. Chances are someone else has just thought of it, too. Success comes to the one who acts first.

Remember that how you say something is as important as what you say.

Win without boasting, lose without excuses - internalize your failures and externalize your victories.

Someone will always be looking at you as an example of how to behave. Don't let him down.

When starting out, don't worry about not having enough money. Limited funds are a blessing, not a curse. Nothing encourages creative thinking in quite the same way.

Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.

Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.

Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.

Never give up on what you really want to do

It's true; once you are a father, there's no turning back. Your heart strings as well as your purse strings are never again the same.

Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.

Grind it out. Hanging on just one second longer than your competition makes you the winner.

Remember that creating a successful marriage is like farming: you have to start over again every morning.

Take care of your reputation. It's your most valuable asset.

Apply this simple rule to your conversations: If you wouldn't write it down and sign it, don't say it.

Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they're already asleep.

Watch for big problems. They disguise big opportunities.

Every person that you meet knows something you don't; learn from them.

The next time you face a customer who has every right to be upset, say something like this: 'I don't blame you for feeling as you do. If I were you, I'd feel exactly the same way. What would you like for me to do?' These are magical, healing words, and you'll be surprised at how reasonable people become when they believe you are on their side.

Drive inexpensive cars, but own the best house you can afford.

Make a list of twenty-five things you want to experience before you die. Carry it in your wallet or purse and refer to it often.

Strive for excellence, not perfection.

Become the kind of person who brightens a room just by entering it.

Don't judge those who try and fail. Judge only those who fail to try.

Never forget the nine most important words of any family- I love you. You are beautiful. Please forgive me.

Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.

Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.

Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 percent of all your happiness or misery.

Judge your success by the degree that you're enjoying peace, health, and love.

Life is slippery. Here, take my hand.

Let perseverance be your engine and hope your fuel.

Remember that what's right isn't always popular, and what's popular isn't always right.

Your mind can only hold one thought at a time. Make it a positive and constructive one.

Instruction for life: Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. When you lose, don't lose the lesson. Follow the three R's: - Respect for self. - Respect for others. - Responsibility for all your actions. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

Do you always want to be right or do you want to be happy?

You can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you better know something.

When you can’t change the direction of the wind — adjust your sails

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.

Earn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others.

Don't forget, a person's greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.

Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable giving your two best friends a key to your house. If not, look for some new best friends.

Perform your job better than anyone else can. That's the best job security I know.

Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.

Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.

While earning your daily bread, be sure you share a slice with those less fortunate.

If you're doing your best, you won't have any time to worry about failure.

Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.

Never underestimate your power to change yourself.

Keep a note pad and pencil on your bedside table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 A.M.

#1425: When you really like someone, tell them. Sometimes you only get one chance.

Be happy with what you have while working for what you want.

Become someone's hero.

Get your priorities straight. No one ever said on his death bed, 'Gee, if I'd only spent more time at the office.'

Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.

If your life is free of failures, you're not taking enough risks.

People who accomplish big things did small things well.

Spend your life lifting people up, not putting them down.

Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something and has lost something.

No matter how hard you hug your money, it never hugs back.

Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.

Remember that everyone is influenced by kindness.

Remember that the biggest gap in the world is between 'I should' and 'I did.'

Don't do business with anyone who has a history of suing people.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture.

A true friend encourages us, comforts us, supports us like a big easy chair, offering us a safe refuge from the world.

When you hug someone, never be the first to let go.

A friend is someone who knows you and loves you for what you were and who you are, and who also shares your hopes and dreams for who you can become.

Don't flaunt your success, but don't apologize for it either.

Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.

I've learned that education, experience, and memories are three things that no one can take away from you.

Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.

You can always tell when a man's well informed. His views are pretty much like your own.

Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language.

Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something and has lost something. People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost. If you know someone who tries to drown their sorrows, you might tell them sorrows know how to swim.

Live and learn and pass it on.

Remember that no time is ever wasted that makes two people better friends.

Remember that the more you know, the less you fear.