H. Jackson Brown Jr. Quotes

“Don't judge those who try and fail. Judge only those who fail to try.”

“You can't hire someone to practice for you.”

“Life doesn't come with an instruction book; that's why we have fathers.”

“It's true; once you are a father, there's no turning back. Your heart strings as well as your purse strings are never again the same.”

“Oh, the difference between nearly right and exactly right.”

“You can't hide broccoli in your glass of milk.”

“While earning your daily bread, be sure you share a slice with those less fortunate.”

“Plant more flowers than you pick”

“Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people's bad manners.”

“Let perseverance be your engine and hope your fuel.”

“Don't flaunt your success, but don't apologize for it either.”

“Become the kind of person who brightens a room just by entering it.”

“Don't work for recognition, but do work worthy of recognition.”

“Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.”

“I've learned that regardless of color or age, we all need about the same amount of love.”

“Find a job you like and you add five days to every week.”

“Don't expect others to listen to your advice and ignore your example.”

“Keep a note pad and pencil on your bedside table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 A.M.”

“Be brave. Even if you're not pretend to be.No one can tell the difference.”

“Remember that winners do what losers don't want to do.”

“Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.”

“I've learned that you know your husband still loves you when there are two brownies left and he takes the smaller one.”

“Watch for big problems. They disguise big opportunities.”

“Tape record your parents' laughter”

“Remember that no relationship is a total waste of time. You can always learn something about yourself.”