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

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

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Humorous, I've Learned, Charm

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

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True Friend, Offering, Support
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. (1996). “Life's Little Treasure Book on Friendship”, Rutledge Hill Press

Never give up on what you really want to do

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Dream, Stay Strong, Giving Up
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. (2012). “Life's Little Instruction Book: Simple Wisdom and a Little Humor for Living a Happy and Rewarding Life”, p.75, Thomas Nelson Inc

Watch for big problems. They disguise big opportunities.

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Life Lesson, Blessing, Opportunity
H. Jackson Brown Jr. (2007). “Complete Life's Little Instruction Book: 1,560 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life”, p.114, Thomas Nelson Inc

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

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Business, People, Suing
H. Jackson Brown Jr. (2007). “Complete Life's Little Instruction Book: 1,560 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life”, p.183, Thomas Nelson Inc

Tape record your parents' laughter

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Laughter, Parent, Tape
H. Jackson Brown Jr. (2007). “Complete Life's Little Instruction Book: 1,560 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life”, p.103, Thomas Nelson Inc

Give people a second chance, but not a third.

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Life Lesson, Second Chance, People
H. Jackson Brown Jr. (2007). “Complete Life's Little Instruction Book: 1,560 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life”, p.40, Thomas Nelson Inc

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

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Life Lesson, Winning, Victory

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

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Mlm, Fearless, Tao Te Ching
H. Jackson Brown Jr. (2007). “Complete Life's Little Instruction Book: 1,560 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life”, p.174, Thomas Nelson Inc

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

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Life Lesson, Hard Work, Want

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

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Life Lesson, Care, Reputation
H. Jackson Brown Jr. (2007). “Complete Life's Little Instruction Book: 1,560 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life”, p.99, Thomas Nelson Inc

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

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Life Lesson, Want, What You Want

People who accomplish big things did small things well.

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People, Bigs, Accomplish

When you are angry or frustrated, what comes out? Whatever it is, it's a good indication of what you're made of.

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Anger, Hatred, Frustrated

Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.

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Negativity, Enthusiasm, Protect

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.

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Father, Heart, Purses

Don't confuse wealth with success.

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Success, Wealth
H. Jackson Brown Jr. (2007). “Complete Life's Little Instruction Book: 1,560 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life”, p.156, Thomas Nelson Inc

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

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Family, Good Night, Baby
"Fictional character: Jennifer Jareau". "Criminal Minds" ("Boxed In", Season 10, Episode 5), October 29, 2014.

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

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Advice, Signatures, Remember
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. (2012). “Life's Little Instruction Book: Simple Wisdom and a Little Humor for Living a Happy and Rewarding Life”, p.172, Thomas Nelson Inc

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

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Happiness, Inner Peace, Want

Be the first to say, "Hello".

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Life Lesson, Firsts, Hello
H. Jackson Brown Jr., Rochelle Pennington (2001). “Highlighted in Yellow: A Short Course In Living Wisely And Choosing Well”, p.32, Harper Collins

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

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Cactus, Starting, Starting Point

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

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Inspirational, Motivational, Softball

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

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Inspiration, Waiting, Waste
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. (2012). “Life's Little Instruction Book: Simple Wisdom and a Little Humor for Living a Happy and Rewarding Life”, p.620, Thomas Nelson Inc

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

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Success, Apologizing
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. (2012). “Life's Little Instruction Book: Simple Wisdom and a Little Humor for Living a Happy and Rewarding Life”, p.405, Thomas Nelson Inc

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