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.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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Don’t expect others to listen to your advice and ignore your example.
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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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Choose your life’s mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 percent of all your happiness or misery.
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Strive for excellence, not perfection.
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In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but by perseverance.
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People who accomplish big things did small things well.
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Your religion is what you do when the sermon is over.
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Become the kind of person who brightens a room just by entering it.
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Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people’s bad manners.
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The shortest way to get anywhere is to have good company.
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Live and learn and pass it on.
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The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.
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Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
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Be the first to say, “Hello”.
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A racehorse that consistently runs just a second faster than another horse is worth millions of dollars more. Be willing to give that extra effort that separates the winner from the one in second place.
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