H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Quotes

Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon

Someone will always be looking at you as an example of how to behave. Don't let him down.

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

No partnership matters more. The relationship with the one you marry provides 90 percent of your happiness and 90 percent of your misery.

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

Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they're already asleep.

Remember that life's big changes rarely give advance warning.

Remember that the more you know, the less you fear.

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

I never expect to lose. Even when I'm the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.

When opportunity knocks, invite it to stay for dinner.

Always have something beautiful in sight, even if it's just a daisy in a jelly glass

Have a grateful heart to be happy.

Do you always want to be right or do you want to be happy?

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

Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.

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

Wear audacious underwear under the most solemn business attire.

Remember that almost everything looks better after a good night's sleep.

Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 percent of all your happiness or misery.

If you are angry, why not try this. Write a letter. Pour out all of your feelings, describe your anger and disappointment. Don't hold anything back. Then put the letter in a drawer. After two days, take it out and read it. Do you still want to send it? I've found that anger and pie crusts soften after two days.

Everyone wears an invisible sign that reads "Notice me. Make me feel important."

Hope is not a resting place but a starting point - a cactus, not a cushion

It doesn't take talent to hustle.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Never forget the nine most important words of any family- I love you. You are beautiful. Please forgive me.

Be happy with what you have while working for what you want.

Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.

I never expect to lose. Even when I'm the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech. [Optimism through positive expectations can help to bring about what is desired and makes the wait more enjoyable.]

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

Don't think you can relax yourself to happiness. Happiness comes as a result of doing.

Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates

Never laugh at anyone's dreams.

Believe in miracles but don't depend on them.

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

Use your past successes as a trampoline, not an easy chair.

Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture.

May your dreams defy the laws of gravity.

If you need to bring in a business partner, make sure your partner brings along some money.

When you're feeling terrific, notify your face.

Oh, the difference between nearly right and exactly right.

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

Love your work, then you will find pleasure in mastering it.

Earn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others.

Be tough minded but tenderhearted.

Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.

Strive for excellence, not perfection.

Remember that nothing really important ever happens until someone takes a chance.