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.Remember that the biggest gap in the world is between ‘I should’ and ‘I did.’
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People who accomplish big things did small things well.
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Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
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Perform your job better than anyone else can. That’s the best job security I know.
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No matter how old you get, hug and kiss your mother whenever you greet her.
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Be the first to say, “Hello”.
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May your life be crowded with unexpected joys.
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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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Don’t forget, a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.
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Your religion is what you do when the sermon is over.
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Never underestimate your power to change yourself.
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Don’t expect others to listen to your advice and ignore your example.
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Earn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others.
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Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.
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Grind it out. Hanging on just one second longer than your competition makes you the winner.
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Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
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