Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.
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Strive for excellence, not perfection.
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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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Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.
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Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.
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Love is when the other person’s happiness is more important than your own.
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Measure your wealth by what you’d have left if you lost all your money.
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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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Your religion is what you do when the sermon is over.
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When you hug someone, never be the first to let go.
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Grind it out. Hanging on just one second longer than your competition makes you the winner.
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Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
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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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I’ve learned that every great achievement was once considered impossible
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Apply this simple rule to your conversations: If you wouldn’t write it down and sign it, don’t say it.
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Don’t expect others to listen to your advice and ignore your example.
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