QUOTE (Ralph Waldo Emerson) – May 25
May 25, 2014
“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 to 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 that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
In honor of Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist, lecturer, and poet, who was born on this day in 1803.
Resources:
This Day in History for 25 May
25 Inspirational Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes
A DEVOTED LIFE 
Some of the most “Christian” advice can come from those with insight, whether ostensibly “Christianity-based” or not.
Never read any of his work, may be it’s time I give him a try seeing how he’s quoted so much and spoken so highly in literature (I understand he was a Transcendentalist)
Reblogged this on The Bitter Worshipper and commented:
“…to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children…” I love this quote, noble goals and a great picture of what is truly a successful life.
Reblogged this on My Omer of Manna and commented:
What a great quote to remind us of the value of just one life for Good. Everything Matters in the End. -mike
Amidst the voices of the world, this is a breath of fresh air. LOVE the quote, JD. Thanks for sharing it.