Friday, May 11, 2012
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... to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have SUCCEEDED! -Emerson
This is my favorite poem. It was written by Ralph Waldo Emerson. He is one of my favorite poets.
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That's a beautiful poem. It's very powerful. Not many people enjoy poetry anymore. It's nice to know that you do. Make sure you take some time in college to read and enjoy it as well. Are you majoring in English or Literature or writing by chance?
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