I’ve learned that every great achievement was once considered impossible
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.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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Become someone’s hero.
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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.
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Grind it out. Hanging on just one second longer than your competition makes you the winner.
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Don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
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Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.
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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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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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When you hug someone, never be the first to let go.
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Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.
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Improve your performance by improving your attitude.
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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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Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep.
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Your mind can only hold one thought at a time. Make it a positive and constructive one.
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Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.
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Life is slippery. Here, take my hand.
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Don’t expect others to listen to your advice and ignore your example.
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Love is when the other person’s happiness is more important than your own.
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While earning your daily bread, be sure you share a slice with those less fortunate.
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Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.
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Remember that almost everything looks better after a good night’s sleep.
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Your religion is what you do when the sermon is over.
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Don’t judge those who try and fail. Judge only those who fail to try.
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Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
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You can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you better know something.
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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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