H. Jackson Brown, Jr. idézet

oldal 2

„Ne félj a kockázatvállalástól. Csak az hoz gyümölcsöt.”

„Ha húsz év múlva visszatekintesz, jobban fogod sajnálni azokat a dolgokat, amiket nem tettél meg, mint azokat, amiket megtettél. Húzd fel a horgonyt, és evezz ki a biztonságos kikötőből: barangolj, álmodj, kutass!”

„A legjobb felkészülés a holnapra az, ha ma megteszed a legtöbbet.”

„Gondolkozz nagyban, de élvezd a kis örömöket.”

„A jellemünk akkor jön elő, amikor valamit csinálunk és azt hisszük, hogy senki sem figyel.”

„Az ismerősökkel találkozunk, örülünk nekik, és könnyen magunk mögött hagyhatjuk őket; de a barátság mély gyökereket ereszt.”

„Ne feledd, hogy a legértékesebb régiségek a kedves öreg barátok.”

„Ne feledje, hogy a barátság gesztusát, legyen az bármilyen kicsi, mindig értékelik.”

“I've learned that it doesn't matter how your husband squeezes the toothpaste, the important thing is how he squeezes you.”

“Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking”

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

“When you can’t change the direction of the wind — adjust your sails”

“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.”

“Tape record your parents' laughter”

“Your religion is what you do when the sermon is over.”

“Live and learn and pass it on.”

“Don’t waste time waiting for inspiration. Begin, and inspiration will find you.”

“Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.”

“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.”

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

“If you're doing your best, you won't have time to worry about failure.”

“Commit yourself to constant improvement. Commit yourself to quality. Be persistent, persistent, persistent… and have a grateful heart!”

“Judge your success by the degree that you're enjoying peace, health, and love.”

“Wear audacious underwear under the most solemn business attire.”

“Opportunity dances with those who are already on the dance floor.”

“Seek opportunity, not security. A boat in the harbor is safe, but in time its bottom will rot out.”

“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

“Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.”

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

“Acquaintances we meet, enjoy, and can easily leave behind; but friendship grows deep roots.”

“Remember that a gesture of friendship, no matter how small, is always appreciated.”