H. Jackson Brown, Jr. (born 1940) is an American author best known for his inspirational book ‚Life’s Little Instruction Book,‘ which offers practical advice and life lessons. His work emphasizes kindness, wisdom, and living a meaningful life. Brown’s quotes and writings continue to inspire readers worldwide.
70 quotes
Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Compliment three people every day.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.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.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Oh, the difference between nearly right and exactly right.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.You can’t hire someone to practice for you.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Hold puppies, kittens, and babies anytime you get the chance.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Young love is wild and outrageous, laughing at moderation and blinding us to common sense.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Commit yourself to a mighty purpose.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Ask an older person you respect to tell you his or her greatest regret.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.In business or in life, don’t follow the wagon tracks too closely.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Be as polite to the custodian as you are to the chairman of the board.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Choose your life’s mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 percent of all your happiness or misery.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than the one with all the facts.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.I never expect to lose. Even when I’m the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people’s bad manners.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Hope is not a resting place but a starting point – a cactus, not a cushion.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Love is when the other person’s happiness is more important than your own.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Don’t work for recognition, but do work worthy of recognition.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Earn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.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.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Life doesn’t require that we be the best, only that we try our best.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Luck marches with those who give their very best.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.You either make dust or eat dust.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Remember that life’s big changes rarely give advance warning.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.If you’re doing your best, you won’t have any time to worry about failure.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Remember that a gesture of friendship, no matter how small, is always appreciated.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Mature love is composed and sustaining; a celebration of commitment, companionship, and trust.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Always have something beautiful in sight, even if it’s just a daisy in a jelly glass.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Remember that creating a successful marriage is like farming: you have to start over again every morning.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Find a job you like and you add five days to every week.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Hope is the magic carpet that transports us from the present moment into the realm of infinite possibilities.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Enjoy the satisfaction that comes from doing little things well.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Be smarter than other people, just don’t tell them so.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.You can always tell when a man’s well informed. His views are pretty much like your own.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Watch your finances like a hawk.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail. If you are going after Moby Dick, take along the tartar sauce.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.See any detour as an opportunity to experience new things.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.When you have nothing important or interesting to say, don’t let anyone persuade you to say it.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Never marry someone in hope that they’ll change later.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.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.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Put a love note in his shaving kit before he leaves on a business trip.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.We’re constantly striving for success, fame and comfort when all we really need to be happy is someone or some thing to be enthusiastic about.
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