THE MEANING OF SUCCESS

 

To earn the respect of intelligent people and to win the affection of children;

To appreciate the beauty in nature and all that surrounds us;

To seek out and nurture the best in others;

To give the gift of yourself to other without the slightest thought of return, for it is in giving that we receive;

To have accomplished a task, whether it be saving a lost soul, healing a sick child, writing a book, or risking your life for a friend;

To have celebrated and laughed with great joy and enthusiasm and sung with excitation;

To have hoped even in times of despair, for as long as you have hope, you have life;

To love and be loved;

To be understood and to understand;

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

That is the meaning of success

 

 

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