H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Quotes

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

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.

Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.

Hold puppies, kittens, and babies anytime you get the chance.

Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.

Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.

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

Improve your performance by improving your attitude.

Don't be called out on strikes. Go down swinging.

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

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

Be quick to take advantage of an advantage.

You either make dust or eat dust.

Be as polite to the custodian as you are to the chairman of the board.

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

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.

Watch your finances like a hawk.

Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth.

Never be ashamed of honest tears.

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

When you can't change the direction of the wind - adjust your sails

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

Tape record your parents' laughter

In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but by perseverance.

Regardless of the situation, react with class.

Pray not for things, but for wisdom and courage.

Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.

It doesn't take talent to hustle.

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

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

May good fortune be your constant companion.

Your religion is what you do when the sermon is over.

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

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

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

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

Overpay good baby-sitters.

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

I've learned that when a man with money meets a man with experience, the man with experience ends up with the money and the man with the money ends up with experience.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

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

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

When declaring your rights, don't forget your responsibilities.

Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.

Have a grateful heart to be happy.

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

If you want to do something and you feel in your bones that it's the right thing to do, do it. Intuition is often as important as the facts. 663

I've learned that it doesn't matter how your husband squeezes the toothpaste, the important thing is how he squeezes you.

Tell your wife often how terrific she looks.

If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it.

Luck marches with those who give their very best.

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

Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.

Fight fairly. Give generously. Laugh loudly. Love deeply.

People who accomplish big things did small things well.

When there's a piano to be moved, don't reach for the stool.

Remember that no time is ever wasted that makes two people better friends.

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

Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.

When you're feeling terrific, notify your face.

You can't hire someone to practice for you.

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

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

Turn enemies into friends by doing something nice for them.

May your life be crowded with unexpected joys.

Put a love note in his shaving kit before he leaves on a business trip.

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

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

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

Measure your wealth by what you'd have left if you lost all your money.

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

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

At the end of your days, be leaning forwards, not falling backwards.

Every so often, let your spirit of adventure triumph over your good sense.

Enjoy the satisfaction that comes from doing little things well.

Never laugh at anyone's dreams.

In business or in life, don't follow the wagon tracks too closely.

Find a job you like and you add five days to every week.

Remember that everyone is influenced by kindness.

For most of us, wisdom is acquired in the thicket of experience and usually meets us somewhere along the way if we live long enough. But sooner is better than later.

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

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

I've learned to keep looking ahead. There are still so many good books to read, sunsets to see, friends to visit, and old dogs to take walks with.

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

Let people know what you stand for and what you won't stand for.

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

Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.

Oh, the difference between nearly right and exactly right.

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

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

Spend your time and energy creating, not criticizing.

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

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

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

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.

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

Practice empathy. Try to see things from other people's points of view.

You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life.

Be smarter than other people, just don't tell them so.

Apply this simple rule to your conversations: If you wouldn't write it down and sign it, don't say it.