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

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.

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road...

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road...

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.

Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours...

Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours...

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.

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.

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

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

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

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

Luck marches with those who give their very best.

Luck marches with those who give their very best.

Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of...

Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of...

You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense...

You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense...

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

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

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.

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...

Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture.

Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture.

If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it.

If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it.

Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.

Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.

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

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

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.