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Nykine t1_ivy4rqm wrote

The full quote is even better.

What is success?

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 the 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 even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.

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ttystikk t1_ivyptj4 wrote

This is the true measure of success.

One by which many a billionaire is found sorely wanting.

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a-wild-yasuo t1_ivywi9x wrote

Billionaire here. I don't really care about any of this, I'm too busy bathing in my bathtub full of $100 dollar bills with a showerhead spewing golden coins on me. Life is good.

But, you guys do you.

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screenlicker t1_ivyrdb4 wrote

Damn, this is good. Thanks for posting. What is it from?

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SirDonAffair t1_ivzho1c wrote

It's a fake made up quote attributed to Emerson. It's some hallmark shit.

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screenlicker t1_ivznzoq wrote

I did some research. I believe this is the original: https://www.yourdailypoem.com/listpoem.jsp?poem_id=2394

By Bessie Anderson Stanley. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessie_Anderson_Stanley

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Nykine t1_iw14qku wrote

never knew about this. Thanks for sharing!

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