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.
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
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May your life be crowded with unexpected joys.
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Perform your job better than anyone else can. That’s the best job security I know.
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Never give up on what you really want to do
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Be the first to say, “Hello”.
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Remember that how you say something is as important as what you say.
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No matter how hard you hug your money, it never hugs back.
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The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.
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Live and learn and pass it on.
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Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture.
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Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep.
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Don’t expect others to listen to your advice and ignore your example.
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In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but by perseverance.
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Remember that everyone is influenced by kindness.
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You can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you better know something.
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Earn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others.
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Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
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Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable giving your two best friends a key to your house. If not, look for some new best friends.
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Remember that the more you know, the less you fear.
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No matter how old you get, hug and kiss your mother whenever you greet her.
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Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.
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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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When opportunity knocks, invite it to stay for dinner.
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Let perseverance be your engine and hope your fuel.
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Life doesn’t come with an instruction book; that’s why we have fathers.
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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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Love is when the other person’s happiness is more important than your own.
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