H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Mature love is composed and sustaining; a celebration of commitment, companionship, and trust.

Acquaintances we meet, enjoy, and can easily leave behind; but friendship grows deep roots.

A true friend encourages us, comforts us, supports us like a big easy chair, offering us a safe refuge from the world.

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

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

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

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

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.

When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail. If you are going after Moby Dick, take along the tartar sauce.

Don't work for recognition, but do work worthy of recognition.

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.