By H. Jackson Brown

Its hard to lie when you are looking into
your mother's eyes.
(Age-9)

The more mistakes you make, the cleverer
you get.
(Age-13)

Saying "Hello" to somebody today can result
in a new friend tomorrow.
(Age-18)

If you are still talking about what you did
yesterday, you haven't done much today.
(Age-21)

A minute of extra thinking beforehand can
save hours of worry later.
(Age-22)

People surprise you - Sometimes the person
you expect to kick you when you're down,
will be the one to help you get back up.
(Age-32)

Keep your words soft and tender because
tomorrow you may have to eat them.
(Age-38)

When you're too busy for friends, you're
too busy.
(Age-48)

A mother is only as happy as her child.
(Age-49)

Be open-minded, but not so open-minded
that your brains fall out.
(Age-54)

Life is like a ten-speed bicycle. Most of us
have gears we never use.
(Age-59)

No situation is so bad that losing your
temper won't make it worse.
(Age-71)

A kindness done is never lost. It may take
a while, but like a suitcase on a airport
baggage conveyor belt, it will return again.
(Age-77)

Opportunities are never lost, someone will
take the one you miss.
(Age-89)