Someone will always be looking at you as an example of how to behave. Don’t let him down.
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.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.
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Remember that just the moment you say, “I give up,” someone else seeing the same situation is saying, “My, what a great opportunity.”
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The shortest way to get anywhere is to have good company.
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Kind words and good deeds are eternal. You never know where their influence will end.
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Don’t flaunt your success, but don’t apologize for it either.
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Life doesn’t require that we be the best, only that we try our best.
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May your life be crowded with unexpected joys.
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You can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you better know something.
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After you’ve work hard to get what you want, take the time to enjoy it.
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Dishonesty is like a boomerang. About the time you think all is well, it hits you in the back of the head.
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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.
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Grind it out. Hanging on just one second longer than your competition makes you the winner.
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Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
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Remember that everyone is influenced by kindness.
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Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.
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Don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
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