Top 200 H. Jackson Brown Jr. Quotes (2025 Update)

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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2. “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.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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3. “Never give up on what you really want to do”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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4. “Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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5. “Don’t waste time waiting for inspiration. Begin, and inspiration will find you.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Time Quotes, Creativity Quotes, Motivational Work Quotes, Wednesday Motivational Quotes, Preparation Quotes

6. “Don’t forget, a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Relationship Quotes, Self-Esteem Quotes, Sweet Quotes, Affirmation Quotes, Appreciation Quotes

7. “Be happy with what you have while working for what you want.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

8. “Let perseverance be your engine and hope your fuel.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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9. “Strive for excellence, not perfection.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Short Quotes, Excellence Quotes, Positive Work Quotes, Good Morning Inspirational Quotes, Monday Motivation Quotes

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Encouragement Quotes, Quotes About Dreams, Dream Big Quotes, Passion Quotes, Giving Up Quotes

11. “Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Integrity Quotes, Relationship Quotes, Famous Quotes, Positive Life Quotes, Short Inspirational Quotes

12. “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.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Perspective Quotes, Moving On Quotes, Life Is Short Quotes, Risk-Taking Quotes, Adventure Quotes

13. “Be willing to lose a battle in order to win the war.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

14. “Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Time Quotes, Monday Morning Quotes, Friday Morning Quotes, Excuses Quotes

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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16. “When you can’t change the direction of the wind – adjust your sails.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Perspective Quotes, Resilience Quotes, Graduation Quotes, Different Quotes, Moving Quotes

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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18. “Remember that the more you know, the less you fear.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Love Quotes, Care Quotes, Being Happy Quotes, Uplifting Quotes, Sacrifice Quotes

20. “Celebrate even small victories.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Cute Quotes, Cheer Quotes, Monday Morning Quotes, Victory Quotes, Happy Monday Quotes

21. “Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Short Quotes, Be Kind Quotes, Quotes About People, Diversity Quotes, Fun Quotes

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Never Give Up Quotes, Cheer Quotes, Graduation Quotes, Friday Morning Quotes

23. “Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something and has lost something.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Empathy Quotes, Human Nature Quotes

24. “Don’t work for recognition, but do work worthy of recognition.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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26. “Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Friday Quotes for Work, Mastery Quotes

28. “Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Impact Quotes, Kindness Quotes, Good Morning Quotes, Smile Quotes

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Self-Care Quotes, Cheer Quotes, Sunday Quotes, Monday Quotes

30. “Never underestimate your power to change yourself...”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

31. “In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but by perseverance.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Care Quotes, Caring Quotes, Family Quotes, Marriage Quotes

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

35. “Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Be Kind Quotes, Quotes About Giving, Happy Monday Quotes, Happy Thanksgiving Quotes

36. “Improve your performance by improving your attitude.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Featured in: Motivational Quotes for Women, Obstacles Quotes, Monday Morning Quotes, Epic Quotes, Monday Quotes

38. “Do you always want to be right or do you want to be happy?”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

39. “Every person that you meet knows something you don’t; learn from them.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

40. “Develop a sense of urgency in your life.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

41. “I’ve learned that every great achievement was once considered impossible.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

42. “Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

43. “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.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

44. “Life is slippery. Here, take my hand.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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45. “Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

46. “Remember that what’s right isn’t always popular, and what’s popular isn’t always right.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

48. “Your mind can only hold one thought at a time. Make it a positive and constructive one.”

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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

— H. Jackson Brown Jr.