To laugh often and much;
to win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty,
to find the best in others;
to leave the world a little better;
whether by a healthy child,
a garden patch
or a redeemed social condition;
to know even one life has breathed easier
because you have lived.
This is the meaning of success.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson-
to win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty,
to find the best in others;
to leave the world a little better;
whether by a healthy child,
a garden patch
or a redeemed social condition;
to know even one life has breathed easier
because you have lived.
This is the meaning of success.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson-
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9 comments:
Emerson said some great things -- I enjoyed reading it. Come see my BYB.
Thanks for highlighting Emerson's poem today. Just the right words. Success is living compassion.
Beautiful words! And very true! Happy BYBS my friend and thank you as always for your visit :)
*Smiles* I actually have this written in the front of my agenda at work... which comes home with me... to remind me of what's important. :)
I love the photo you chose to accompany the wise words of Emerson.
Once of my favorite poems. Thank you for sharing it!!
Those are beautiful words indeed and after reading them I felt that I must try harder to incorporate some of those things in my life.
Have a great week ahead!
I feel compelled to assure you that giving up on blogging altogether (as a result of this unfortunate situation) would be a huge mistake. I hope you’ll reconsider.
Lovely image and poetic reminder from Emerson.
Hugs and blessings,
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