"To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children;



...to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or ...



To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived—



this is to have succeeded."







That person is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much;

who has gained the respect of intelligent people

and the love of children;

who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;

who leaves the world better than he found it,

whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;

who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty

or failed to express it;

who looked for the best in others

and gave the best that he had.