Les Brown Quotes
Biography:
Les Brown is known for being a dynamic motivational speaker and author... more
Biography:
Les Brown is known for being a dynamic motivational speaker and author. Born on February 17, 1945, Brown overcame significant obstacles in his early life, including being declared "educable mentally retarded" in grade school. He later became a celebrated motivational speaker, inspiring millions with his compelling messages of persistence and self-belief. less
Tags: Adaptability, Professional growth, Change management, Business innovation, Business technology
"If you died tomorrow, are there three things that your eulogists could say you did to make the world a better place for your having lived in it?""In the end, it is the person you become, not the things you achieve, that is most important.""I don't believe that man was born to work for a living; I believe he was born to make what he lives for HIS WORK.""If you view all the things that happen to you, both good and bad, as opportunities, then you operate out of a higher level of consciousness.""I take pride in knowing that of all the things I have accomplished, no success or honor is greater than that of being a father.""You have to realize that there is something special within you, a basic goodness that you must choose to manifest in every way you can - toward your family, your profession and your planet. Each of us has something good to offer.""You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change.""Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality.""When we spend our time looking at what other people do or what they have, we deprive ourselves of the opportunity to see our own value.""Make a commitment today to get up, get out, get busy and get things done. You can create the life you long to have."
