H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Quotes - Page 2

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

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

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

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

Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.

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

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

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

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

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

Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.

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.

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.

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

When opportunity knocks, invite it to stay for dinner.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.