Until it is kindled by a spirit as flamingly alive as the one which gave it birth a book is dead to us. Words divested of their magic are but dead hieroglyphs.

Quote by H Jackson Brown Jr

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Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more

Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more

In business or in life, don't follow the wagon tracks too closely.

In business or in life, don't follow the wagon tracks too closely.

Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people's bad manners.

Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people's bad manners.

You either make dust or eat dust.

You either make dust or eat dust.

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

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

Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but...

Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but...

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.

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

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

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

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

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because theyre not on your road...

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because theyre not on your road...

Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but...

Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but...

We're constantly striving for success, fame and comfort when all we really need to be...

We're constantly striving for success, fame and comfort when all we really need to be...

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

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

Be smarter than other people, just don't tell them so.

Be smarter than other people, just don't tell them so.

Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they're already asleep.

Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they're already asleep.

Inflation hasn't ruined everything. A dime can still be used as a screwdriver.

Inflation hasn't ruined everything. A dime can still be used as a screwdriver.

Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you...

Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you...

Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone...

Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone...

Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.

Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.

To conquer without risk is to triumph without glory.

To conquer without risk is to triumph without glory.