Posted by noa on February 7, 2004, at 14:46:04
In reply to Hi Gang, posted by Greg on February 7, 2004, at 2:31:45
Here is the poem traditionally attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson. I got it from a web site that discusses the authorship and versions of the poem that are similar but with some differences that seem to suggest who the real author might be. If you're interested, the site is at: http://www.rwe.org/pages/in_pursuit_of_the_truth_of_Success.htm
But I still like this version the best:
Success
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 even one life has breathed easier
because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.
poster:noa
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