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.You can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you better know something.
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No matter how old you get, hug and kiss your mother whenever you greet her.
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Regardless of the situation, react with class.
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Measure your wealth by what you’d have left if you lost all your money.
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People who accomplish big things did small things well.
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Life doesn’t come with an instruction book; that’s why we have fathers.
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A true friend encourages us, comforts us, supports us like a big easy chair, offering us a safe refuge from the world.
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Get your priorities straight. No one ever said on his death bed, ‘Gee, if I’d only spent more time at the office.’
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Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.
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Remember that the biggest gap in the world is between ‘I should’ and ‘I did.’
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Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.
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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 almost everything looks better after a good night’s sleep.
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Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep.
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May your life be crowded with unexpected joys.
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Remember that the more you know, the less you fear.
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