H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

“Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own.”

“Put a love note in his shaving kit before he leaves on a business trip.”

“Hold puppies, kittens, and babies anytime you get the chance.”

“Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.”

“Watch your finances like a hawk.”

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

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

“While we may lose heart, we never have to lose hope.”

“You can always tell when a man's well informed. His views are pretty much like your own.”

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

“Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get.”

“You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life.”

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

“Never marry someone in hope that they'll change later.”

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

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

“Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than the one with all the facts.”

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

“Luck marches with those who give their very best.”

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

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