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One of the few people who could be described as highly tenacious is Chris Gardner, Author of \u201cThe Pursuit of Happyness<\/a>\u201c. A homeless father who became a multi-millionaire investor, stockbroker, motivational speaker, author, and philanthropist. In his book, he shared his story of how he struggled with homelessness while raising his toddler son,\u00a0Christopher Gardner<\/em>, Jr. \u00a0His book became a New York Times, Washington Post #1 Bestseller which inspired a film that became an iconic representation of everyone who had every opportunity to quit due to their circumstances in life but didn\u2019t. Will Smith played Chris in the movie<\/a>, received a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award nomination for his performance.<\/p>\n

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Chris Gardner\u2019s tenacity is something to be admired as he shared in his book which is not about his life but an inspiration to all who dream big though surrounded by circumstances daunting them to give up.<\/p>\n

25 Chris Gardner Quotes to Enrich Your Life<\/h2>\n

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1.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cThen again, what seems like nothing in the eyes of the world, when properly valued and put to use, can be among the greatest riches.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cStrong people stand up for themselves. Stronger people stand up for others. The irony is that while sleep sometimes brings nightmares, it\u2019s the reality of my waking hours that can cause me the greater fear.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cOthers may question your credentials, your papers, your degrees. Others may look for all kinds of ways to diminish your worth. But what is inside you no one can take from you or tarnish.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cWithout that sense of self, no amount of paper, no pedigree, and no credentials can make you legit. No matter what, you have to feel legit inside first.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cThere was a language specific to all things. The ability to learn another language in one arena, whether it was music, medicine, or finance, could be used to accelerate learning and other arenas, too.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cAlways, always pursue happiness.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cThe secret to success: find something you love to do so much, you can\u2019t wait for the sun to rise to do it all over again.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

8.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cOne of the things young people always ask me about is what is the secret to success. The secret is there is no secret. It\u2019s the basics. Blocking and tackling.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cClaim ownership of your dreams.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

10.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cWalk that walk and go forward all the time. Don\u2019t just talk that talk, walk it and go forward. Also, the walk didn\u2019t have to be long strides; baby steps counted too. Go forward.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

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11.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cIf you have a dream, you\u2019ve got to protect it.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

12<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cDo something that you love. Whatever you\u2019re going to do is going to be tough enough. Find something that gets you so excited that the sun can\u2019t come up early enough in the morning because you want to go do your thing.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

13.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cIt can be done, but you have to make it happen.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

14.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cThe balance in your life is more important than the balance in your checking account.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

15.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cThe world is your oyster. It\u2019s up to you to find the pearls.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

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16.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cBut if you don\u2019t take the necessary steps to make them happen, dreams are just mirages that mess with your head!\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

17.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cI was homeless, but I wasn\u2019t hopeless. I knew a better day was coming.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

19.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cThe money thing will come. I know so many people who have so much more money than I. They are miserable. It is so important to be happy.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

20.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cDo something that makes you happy and makes you feel good about yourself.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

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21.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cAs busy as I am wherever I am, I try to get out and walk the streets, to remember how far I\u2019ve come and appreciated every baby step of the way.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

22.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cThough my mom had too many of her own dreams denied, deferred and destroyed, she instilled in me that I could have dreams. And not just have dreams but had a responsibility to make them a reality. My mom taught me from a very early age that I could do anything I wanted to do.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

23.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cDo something that makes you feel your work is significant and meaningful. If you just want to make money, that\u2019s a whole different trip. I can\u2019t help you with that.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

24.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cHunker down, strap in, and hold on. Hold on baby!\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

25<\/strong>.\u00a0You can only depend on yourself. The cavalry ain\u2019t coming\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Chris Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n

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