[Image] "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” ~ Ralph Waldo EmersonNykine 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.
ttystikk t1_ivyptj4 wrote
This is the true measure of success.
One by which many a billionaire is found sorely wanting.
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.
ttystikk t1_ivzi0o8 wrote
Then listen to one of your own, Nick Hanaur;
screenlicker t1_ivyrdb4 wrote
Damn, this is good. Thanks for posting. What is it from?
SirDonAffair t1_ivzho1c wrote
It's a fake made up quote attributed to Emerson. It's some hallmark shit.
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
mpwalters t1_iw006iw wrote
Here's more detail on how Stanley and Emerson appear to have merged in this poem: https://quoteinvestigator.com/2012/06/26/define-success/?amp=1
I've stopped trusting any quotes and aphorisms. :)
Nykine t1_iw14qku wrote
never knew about this. Thanks for sharing!
literally_pee t1_iw0q90r wrote
I like how you just have this quote readily available
Disgruntlementality t1_ivzrz0a wrote
That’s one of my favorites.
Nykine t1_iw14tqu wrote
same!
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