257 Quotes by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

A true friend encourages us, comforts us, supports us like a big easy chair, offering us a safe refuge from the world.

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.

It doesn't take talent to hustle.

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.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Life doesn't require that we be the best, only that we try our best.

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

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.