September 30, 2018
What do you think makes a person a success? Current books and articles about this topic abound. But here is a good definition from writer Ralph Waldo Emerson:
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 that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is the meaning of success.
Thanks, Mr. Emerson. Not one mention of money or things!