H. Jackson Brown Jr. Quotes & Sayings

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

“Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen every day.”

“Be brave. Even if you’re not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.”

“Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.”

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

“When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.”

“Give people a second chance, but not a third.”

“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”

“Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.”

“Choose your friends wisely. Ninety percent of your success or failure in life depends on this one decision.”

“Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you are meant to do.”

“Become someone's hero.”

“Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.”

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

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

“Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.”

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

“Once in a while, take the scenic route.”

“Watch for big problems; they disguise big opportunities.”

“Always accept an outstretched hand.”

“Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.”