H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Quotes - Page 4

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Give children toys that are powered by their imagination, not by batteries.

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Never underestimate the power of words to heal and reconcile relationships.

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Hope is not a resting place but a starting point - a cactus, not a cushion.

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

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When lending people money, be sure their character exceeds their collateral.

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

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A kiss on the beach when there is a full moon is the closest thing to heaven.

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

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Inflation hasn't ruined everything. A dime can still be used as a screwdriver.

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

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Encourage anyone who is trying to improve mentally, physically, or spiritually.

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

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Do your homework and know your facts, but remember it's passion that persuades.

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Everyone wears an invisible sign that reads "Notice me. Make me feel important."

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Remember, a good marriage is like a campfire. Both grow cold if left unattended.

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Remember that nothing really important ever happens until someone takes a chance.

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Read a lot when you're on vacation, but nothing that has to do with your business.

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

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

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

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Pride makes us do things well. But it is love that makes us do them to perfection.

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Remember that a gesture of friendship, no matter how small, is always appreciated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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I never expect to lose. Even when I'm the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.

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

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Don't think you can relax yourself to happiness. Happiness comes as a result of doing.

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Once a month, go to lunch with someone who knows more about your business than you do.

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

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

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

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

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

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I've learned that regardless of color or age, we all need about the same amount of love.

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

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

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

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Young love is wild and outrageous, laughing at moderation and blinding us to common sense.

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

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Acquaintances we meet, enjoy, and can easily leave behind; but friendship grows deep roots.

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If you need to bring in a business partner, make sure your partner brings along some money.

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

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

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When you have nothing important or interesting to say, don't let anyone persuade you to say it.

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

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