"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and 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." --Ralph Waldo Emerson
yes, I think I agree. If this is success, that's damn good news. I hope, I endeavor, I want to live like this. my mom does.
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i have breathed easier because of you. i'm certain of it.
this was a reading at our wedding. did you know that.
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