“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, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson Philosopher, Poet, Author, Essayist

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A remarkably and beautiful quote that is so inspiring to live by

Christopher Makau from Nairobi, Kenya, December 12, 2024

When I first read this a good 20 years ago, I thought to myself. If I needed a mission statement for my life, that's it.

Mark Tiller from UK, August 26, 2024

The power of words to uplift, encourage and inspire 'I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.' -Og Mandino

craig lock from Gisborne, NZ, June 17, 2024

Emerson's voice will always be a bright light illuminating my darkest abysses ♥️

Nikolaos D. Skordilis from Athens, Greece, February 8, 2022

Words to live by!

Dale J from Va, June 30, 2018

if ever there was one thing that people could agree on it would be that this Emerson quote comes to closest to summing up who and what he was ...it brings a tear to my eye, is one of the greatest things I've ever read and to have known someone that had lived that is even more wonderful

Lulu Astler, January 16, 2018

This is what all people should strive to do. Our world would be a better place for all.

Vicki from Texas, USA, August 17, 2017

My favorite quote of all time- I try to live by it and pass it on to my friends, family, and one day I'll hopefully instill this into my future students :)

Isaac from Tennessee, July 28, 2017

Beautiful, and so true.

Ray from New Zealand, June 13, 2017

This is a good description of Jackie's legacy.

Suzy from De Pere, January 12, 2017

This is a beautiful Quotation

Gemma from Hook Area Co Wexford, October 11, 2016

So remarkable

Abel from Liberia , May 25, 2016

Encouraging quotes

Purity from Nairobi, November 9, 2015

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