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.
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.After you’ve work hard to get what you want, take the time to enjoy it.
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Life doesn’t require that we be the best, only that we try our best.
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Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.
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Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language.
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Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.
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Every person that you meet knows something you don’t; learn from them.
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Become someone’s hero.
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When you can’t change the direction of the wind — adjust your sails
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Never give up on what you really want to do
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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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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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Perform your job better than anyone else can. That’s the best job security I know.
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After you’ve work hard to get what you want, take the time to enjoy it.
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Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people’s bad manners.
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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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Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep.
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