May our adversities make us strong. May our victories make us wise. May our actions make us proud.
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.When you can’t change the direction of the wind — adjust your sails
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Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.
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If you’re doing your best, you won’t have any time to worry about failure.
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I never expect to lose. Even when I’m the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.
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I’ve learned that every great achievement was once considered impossible
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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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Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
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Strive for excellence, not perfection.
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Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.
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No matter how old you get, hug and kiss your mother whenever you greet her.
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Life doesn’t come with an instruction book; that’s why we have fathers.
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Keep a note pad and pencil on your bedside table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 A.M.
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Don’t judge those who try and fail. Judge only those who fail to try.
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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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When you hug someone, never be the first to let go.
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Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
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