Life Lessons Quote by Les Brown — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“The greatest revenge is massive success.”

“‎Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality.”

“Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.”

“A friend who is far away is sometimes much nearer than one who is at hand.”

“You don't have to be great to get started but you have to get started to be great.”

“Just because Fate doesn't deal you the right cards, it doesn't mean you should give up. It just means you have to play the cards you get to their maximum potential.”

“Courage doesn’t erase fear — it gives us the strength to move forward in spite of it.”

“Do Not Lie to Yourself”

“Dogs have the heart of God.”

“Flowers that are offered for the dead, do not know the difference of where their beauty will be placed, they do not say, "This is not a palace" or "This is not a garden"; they just are. They are just beautiful, without giving regards to whether they are placed on a grave or in a castle. Flowers are just beautiful, whether they grow by the wayside or in a manicured garden. If we were all like flowers, then we would all be beautiful, with no regards to why or how. We just are. We are just beautiful.”

“The moment you put someone on a pedestal they will look down upon you. The trick is respecting each other equally.”

“A successful life requires one to swallow any form of pride and work hard. No one succeeds by pretending to be successful in life.”