Accounts Quote by H. Jackson Brown, Jr
“Instruction for life: Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. When you lose, don't lose the lesson. Follow the three R's: - Respect for self. - Respect for others. - Responsibility for all your actions. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Life Lessons, H. Jackson Brown Jr., 1990
Great love and achievement require risk; loss offers lessons. Respect self, others, and own actions. Accept setbacks as possible luck and learn rules to break them wisely.
In simple terms: Risk, respect, and learning from loss lead to growth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk, respect, and responsibility.
Themes
risk
respect
growth
learning
responsibility
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- career decisions
- creative projects
- entrepreneurship
- sports
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
self‑development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance risk with caution?
- What lesson have you learned from a failure?
A Different Perspective
Risk can lead to unnecessary fear and paralysis.
