H. Jackson Brown Jr. Quotes

“Don't let weeds grow around your dreams.”

“Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable giving your two best friends a key to your house. If not, look for some new best friends.”

“Every person that you meet knows something you don't; learn from them.”

“Apply this simple rule to your conversations: If you wouldn't write it down and sign it, don't say it.”

“Never be ashamed of your patriotism.”

“You either make dust or eat dust.”

“If your life is free of failures, you're not taking enough risks.”

“Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language.”

“Be willing to lose a battle in order to win the war.”

“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.”

“In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but by perseverance.”

“Kind words and good deeds are eternal. You never know where their influence will end.”

“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.”

“Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.”

“Drive inexpensive cars, but own the best house you can afford.”

“Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time and talent.”

“Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something and has lost something.”

“Remember that the biggest gap in the world is between 'I should' and 'I did.'”

“Be tough minded but tenderhearted.”

“Make allowances for your friends' imperfections as readily as you do for your own.”

“Once a month, go to lunch with someone who knows more about your business than you do.”

“When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail. If you are going after Moby Dick, take along the tartar sauce.”

“I've learned that education, experience, and memories are three things that no one can take away from you.”

“When lending people money, be sure their character exceeds their collateral.”

“It's not your job to get people to like you, it's your job to like people.”