“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.”
This is all about making a small difference in the world. I hope I have.