H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Quotes

• 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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• 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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• Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

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• The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.

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• 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.

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• Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.

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

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

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• Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.

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• Oh, the difference between nearly right and exactly right.

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  Tags in Between, Difference

• Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.

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

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• Luck marches with those who give their very best.

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• Love is when the other person’s happiness is more important than your own.

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• Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.

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• Life doesn’t require that we be the best, only that we try our best.

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  Tags in Best, Require, Inspiration

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

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  Tags in Refining, Busy

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

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  Tags in Tracks, Wagon, Variety

• If you’re doing your best, you won’t have any time to worry about failure.

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  Topics in Failure

  Tags in Worry, Doing, Time

• If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it.

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  Tags in Mint, Breath

H. Jackson Brown, Jr. (54)

Birth:	1940
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Author

About

H. Jackson Brown, Jr. was born in Middle Tennessee, USA. He is an American author best known for his inspirational book, Life's Little Instruction Book, which was a New York Times bestseller. Its sequel Life's Little Instruction Book: Volume 2 also made it to the same best seller list in 1993. He has written other books include: A Father's Book of Wisdom, P.S. I Love You, The Little Book of Christmas Joys, and Life's Instructions for Wisdom, Success, and Happiness.

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