Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
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 bit better;
whether by a healthy child,
A garden patch,
or a redeemed social condition;
To know that one life has breathed easier
because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.
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