H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Quotes - Page 6

Empower your dreams with deadlines.

Remember that a good example is the best sermon.

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

I've learned... . That being kind is more important than being right.

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

Believe in miracles but don't depend on them. When you hear kind word spoken about a friend, tell him so. Spoil your spouse, not your children. Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language. To help your children turn out well, spend twice as much time with them and half as much money.

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.

When you're feeling terrific, notify your face.

It doesn't take talent to hustle.

Don't overlook life's small joys while searching for the big ones.

Celebrate even small victories.

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

You can't hire someone to practice for you.

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

Never laugh at anyone's dreams.

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

You either make dust or eat dust.

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

Be tough minded but tenderhearted.

Life is slippery. We all need a loving hand to hold onto.

A racehorse that consistently runs just a second faster than another horse is worth millions of dollars more. Be willing to give that extra effort that separates the winner from the one in second place.

All that mankind has ever learned is nothing more than a single grain of sand on a beach that reaches to infinity.

Be willing to lose a battle in order to win the war.

Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.

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