Inspirational Quotes by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. (American Self-Help Author)

Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people’s bad manners.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Manners

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Planning, Preparation

When you’ve found another soul who see’s in to your own… take good care of each other… and remember to be kind.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

The display of status symbols is usually a result of low self-esteem. The self-confident person can afford to project a modest image.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Friendship

Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something and has lost something.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Kindness

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Being True to Yourself, Living, Happiness

A spark of kindness starts a fire of love.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Kindness, Smiles

If your life is free of failures, you’re not taking enough risks.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Risk

When you judge others, you are revealing your own fears and prejudices.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

When you’re feeling terrific, notify your face.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Feelings

No matter how hard you hug your money, it never hugs back.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Money

Never let a day go by without giving at least three people a compliment.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Your religion is what you do when the sermon is over.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Hypocrisy

Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Opportunity

When you can’t change the direction of the wind—adjust your sails.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Find a job you like and you add five days to every week.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Jobs, Work

I never expect to lose. Even when I’m the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Attitude

Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Opportunity

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Don’t work for recognition, but do work worthy of recognition.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Live so that when your children think of fairness and integrity, they think of you.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Parenting, Parents

Perform your job better than anyone else can. That’s the best job security I know.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Life doesn’t require that we be the best—only that we try our best.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Trying, Effort

All that mankind has ever learned is nothing more than
a single grain of sand on a beach that reaches to infinity.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

To teach is to learn again.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins—not through strength but by perseverance.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Activism, Perseverance, Determination

Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more. .
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Happiness, Joy

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.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Talent

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Topics: Attitude

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