Saturday, January 21, 2006

what is it to have succeeded in life?

To laugh often and much,

To win the respect of intelligent people and earn 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 even one life has breathed easier because you have lived – this is to have succeeded.

- The late Bessie Anderson

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