Believe in miracles but don’t depend on them.
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.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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Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
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Become the kind of person who brightens a room just by entering it.
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Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
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Watch for big problems. They disguise big opportunities.
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Your mind can only hold one thought at a time. Make it a positive and constructive one.
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Regardless of the situation, react with class.
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Remember that no time is ever wasted that makes two people better friends.
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A racehorse that consistently runs just a second faster than another horse is worth millions of dollars more. Be willing to give that extra effort that separates the winner from the one in second place.
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Improve your performance by improving your attitude.
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May our adversities make us strong. May our victories make us wise. May our actions make us proud.
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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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Remember that everyone is influenced by kindness.
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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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Love is when the other person’s happiness is more important than your own.
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Life doesn’t come with an instruction book; that’s why we have fathers.
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Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
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Grind it out. Hanging on just one second longer than your competition makes you the winner.
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Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something and has lost something.
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Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
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After you’ve work hard to get what you want, take the time to enjoy it.
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When you can’t change the direction of the wind — adjust your sails
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You can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you better know something.
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Apply this simple rule to your conversations: If you wouldn’t write it down and sign it, don’t say it.
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Remember that the biggest gap in the world is between ‘I should’ and ‘I did.’
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Make a list of twenty-five things you want to experience before you die. Carry it in your wallet or purse and refer to it often.
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It’s not your job to get people to like you, it’s your job to like people.
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