H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

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Life doesn't come with an instruction book; that's why we have fathers.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Fathers Day
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The next time you face a customer who has every right to be upset, say something like this: 'I don't blame you for feeling as you do. If I were you, I'd feel exactly the same way. What would you like for me to do?' These are magical, healing words, and you'll be surprised at how reasonable people become when they believe you are on their side.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Believe
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A true friend encourages us, comforts us, supports us like a big easy chair, offering us a safe refuge from the world.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: True Friend
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When you are angry or frustrated, what comes out? Whatever it is, it's a good indication of what you're made of.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Anger
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Never forget the nine most important words of any family- I love you. You are beautiful. Please forgive me.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Beautiful
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Regardless of the situation, react with class.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Integrity
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Win without boasting, lose without excuses - internalize your failures and externalize your victories.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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Watch for big problems. They disguise big opportunities.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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Give people a second chance, but not a third.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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Take care of your reputation. It's your most valuable asset.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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Be happy with what you have while working for what you want.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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Don't confuse wealth with success.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Success
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You can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you better know something.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Humorous
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Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Negativity
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Remember that the more you know, the less you fear.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Mlm
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Never give up on what you really want to do
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Dream
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After you've work hard to get what you want, take the time to enjoy it.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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Grind it out. Hanging on just one second longer than your competition makes you the winner.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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Make allowances for your friends' imperfections as readily as you do for your own.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Friendship
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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.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Father
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Do you always want to be right or do you want to be happy?
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Happiness
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Live and learn and pass it on.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Live And Learn
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Read carefully anything that requires your signature. Remember the big print giveth and the small print taketh away.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Advice
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People who accomplish big things did small things well.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: People
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Don’t waste time waiting for inspiration. Begin, and inspiration will find you.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Inspiration
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Remember that a good example is the best sermon.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Example
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Be the first to say, "Hello".
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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I never expect to lose. Even when I'm the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Inspirational
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Don't flaunt your success, but don't apologize for it either.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Success
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Do your homework and know your facts, but remember it's passion that persuades.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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Oh, the difference between nearly right and exactly right.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Inspirational
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Seek opportunity, not security. A boat in the harbor is safe, but in time its bottom will rot out.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Opportunity
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Never underestimate the power of words to heal and reconcile relationships.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Friendship
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Read a lot when you're on vacation, but nothing that has to do with your business.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Vacation
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I've learned that it doesn't matter how your husband squeezes the toothpaste, the important thing is how he squeezes you.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Husband
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Young love is wild and outrageous, laughing at moderation and blinding us to common sense.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Love Is
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Never resist a generous impulse.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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When there's a piano to be moved, don't reach for the stool.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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If you were to sell your character, would you get full retail or would it go for a bargain-basement price?
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Character
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A kiss on the beach when there is a full moon is the closest thing to heaven.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Beach
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Plant more flowers than you pick
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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Fight fairly. Give generously. Laugh loudly. Love deeply.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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Remember that winners do what losers don't want to do.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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Believe in love at first sight.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson
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Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Best Love
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If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Accepting
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Judge your success by what you had to give up to get it.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Success
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May good fortune be your constant companion.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: May
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Hire people more for their judgment than for their talents.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Collection: Life Lesson