H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. 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...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
CountryUnited States of America
life-lesson character people
When lending people money, be sure their character exceeds their collateral.
determination character choices
Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it, piece by piece - by thought, choice, courage, and determination.
character retail basements
If you were to sell your character, would you get full retail or would it go for a bargain-basement price?
character positivity religion
Your religion is what you do when the sermon is over.
thinking dishonesty boomerang
Dishonesty is like a boomerang. About the time you think all is well, it hits you in the back of the head.
mother kissing hug
No matter how old you get, hug and kiss your mother whenever you greet her.
acquired along experience meets somewhere sooner wisdom
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.
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Hope is the magic carpet that transports us from the present moment into the realm of infinite possibilities.
almost content finding fond god joyful life ordinary result
Living big and joyful and content is almost always the result of our finding satisfaction in life's ordinary day-to-day pleasures. And God must be fond of them, too, for He made so many of them for us to enjoy.
Enjoy the satisfaction that comes from doing little things well.
happiness success
Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get.
change hope marry
Never marry someone in hope that they'll change later.
Be as polite to the custodian as you are to the chairman of the board.
Tell your wife often how terrific she looks.