Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people’s bad manners.
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.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.
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People who accomplish big things did small things well.
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Never give up on what you really want to do
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The shortest way to get anywhere is to have good company.
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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.
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Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture.
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Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
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Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep.
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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 how you say something is as important as what you say.
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Be the first to say, “Hello”.
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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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Someone will always be looking at you as an example of how to behave. Don’t let him down.
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Regardless of the situation, react with class.
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Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language.
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Life doesn’t require that we be the best, only that we try our best.
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