H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Quotes - Page 4

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

Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly.

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

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

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.

Become someone's hero.

Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.

Regardless of the situation, react with class.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.