H. Jackson Brown
H. Jackson Brown
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...
drown might sorrows tries
If you know someone who tries to drown their sorrows, you might tell them sorrows know how to swim.
easily friendship grows leave
Acquaintances we meet, enjoy, and can easily leave behind; but friendship grows deep roots.
fun mean broken
Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language.
humorous ive-learned minutes
You can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you better know something.
life-lesson winning victory
Win without boasting, lose without excuses - internalize your failures and externalize your victories.
life-lesson character people
When lending people money, be sure their character exceeds their collateral.
successful ideas acting
Don't delay acting on a good idea. Chances are someone else has just thought of it, too. Success comes to the one who acts first.
life-lesson opportunity sometimes
Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly.
life-lesson care reputation
Take care of your reputation. It's your most valuable asset.
famous-inspirational important chance
Nothing important was ever achieved without someone taking a chance.
funny-inspirational octopus discipline
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.
life-lesson perfection excellence
Strive for excellence, not perfection.
funny jobs work
Find a job you like and you add five days to every week.
cactus starting starting-point
Hope is not a resting place but a starting point - a cactus, not a cushion