Remember that the more you know, the less you fear.
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.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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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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Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.
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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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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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No matter how hard you hug your money, it never hugs back.
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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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Never underestimate your power to change yourself.
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Become someone’s hero.
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Don’t judge those who try and fail. Judge only those who fail to try.
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Life is slippery. Here, take my hand.
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Be the first to say, “Hello”.
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Choose your life’s mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 percent of all your happiness or misery.
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People who accomplish big things did small things well.
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Remember that how you say something is as important as what you say.
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