Harriett Jackson Brown Jr. is an American author best known for his inspirational book, Life’s Little Instruction Book, which was a New York Times bestseller (1991–1994). Its sequel Life’s Little Instruction Book: Volume 2 also made it to the same best seller list in 1993. May these H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Quotes On Success inspire you to take action so that you may live your dreams.
1. “Spend your life lifting people up, not putting them down.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
2. “Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
3. “Every person that you meet knows something you don’t; learn from them.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
4. “If you’re doing your best, you won’t have any time to worry about failure.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
5. “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.
6. “Become the kind of person who brightens a room just by entering it.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
7. “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
8. “In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but by perseverance.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
9. “Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
10. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
11. “Never underestimate your power to change yourself.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
12. “Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
13. “While earning your daily bread, be sure you share a slice with those less fortunate.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
14. “You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
15. “Don’t judge those who try and fail. Judge only those who fail to try.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
16. “Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
17. “Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
18. “Don’t expect others to listen to your advice and ignore your example.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
19. “Life doesn’t require that we be the best, only that we try our best.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
20. “Kind words and good deeds are eternal. You never know where their influence will end.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
21. “Earn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
22. “Your mind can only hold one thought at a time. Make it a positive and constructive one.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
23. “Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
24. “Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
25. “Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
26. “Improve your performance by improving your attitude.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
27. “Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
28. “Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people’s bad manners.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
29. “Don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
30. “Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something and has lost something.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
31. “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.
32. “Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
33. “Enjoy the satisfaction that comes from doing little things well.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
34. “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.
35. “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.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
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