When opportunity knocks, invite it to stay for dinner.
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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The shortest way to get anywhere is to have good company.
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Be the first to say, “Hello”.
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Love is when the other person’s happiness is more important than your own.
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Never give up on what you really want to do
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Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.
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Let perseverance be your engine and hope your fuel.
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Remember that just the moment you say, “I give up,” someone else seeing the same situation is saying, “My, what a great opportunity.”
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I’ve learned that every great achievement was once considered impossible
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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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People who accomplish big things did small things well.
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Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
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A friend is someone who knows you and loves you for what you were and who you are, and who also shares your hopes and dreams for who you can become.
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Remember that everyone is influenced by kindness.
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Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people’s bad manners.
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Grind it out. Hanging on just one second longer than your competition makes you the winner.
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