Get your priorities straight. No one ever said on his death bed, ‘Gee, if I’d only spent more time at the office.’
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.
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Remember that everyone is influenced by kindness.
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Believe in miracles but don’t depend on them.
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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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When opportunity knocks, invite it to stay for dinner.
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Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture.
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I never expect to lose. Even when I’m the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.
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Strive for excellence, not perfection.
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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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Watch for big problems. They disguise big opportunities.
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Your religion is what you do when the sermon is over.
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Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.
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Become someone’s hero.
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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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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 what’s right isn’t always popular, and what’s popular isn’t always right.
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