Quotes from H Jackson Brown, Jr.
Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk. 869
- H Jackson Brown, Jr.
Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway. 1277
- H Jackson Brown, Jr.
Remember that a minute of anger denies you sixty seconds of happiness. 1248
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Don't pray only for things; pray also for wisdom and courage. And never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.
- H Jackson Brown, Jr.
When tempted to criticize your parents, spouse, or children, bite your tongue.
- H Jackson Brown, Jr.
Don't work for recognition but do work worthy of recognition.
- H Jackson Brown, Jr.
Just because you earn a decent wage, don't look down on those who don't. To put things in perspective, consider what would happen to the public good if you didn't do your job for 30 days. Then, consider the consequences if sanitation workers didn't do their jobs for 30 days. Now, whose job is more important?
- H Jackson Brown, Jr.
Count your blessings. Don't confuse mere inconveniences with real problems.
- H Jackson Brown, Jr.
Become a tourist for a day in your own hometown. Take a tour. See the sights.
- H Jackson Brown, Jr.
Pay as much attention to the things that are working positively in your life as you do to those that are giving you trouble.
- H Jackson Brown, Jr.
Set aside your dreams for your children and help them attain their own dreams.
- H Jackson Brown, Jr.
After someone apologizes to you, don't lecture them. Remember that cruel words deeply hurt.
- H Jackson Brown, Jr.