"To laugh often and love much; to win the respect
of intelligent persons and the affection of children;
to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure
the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to
find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave
the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a
garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have
played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with
exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier
because you have lived...that is to have succeeded."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson~
of intelligent persons and the affection of children;
to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure
the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to
find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave
the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a
garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have
played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with
exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier
because you have lived...that is to have succeeded."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson~
Recently someone referred to Delights of the Heart as Pooh's Thotful Spot. So this morning I visited Pooh and this is the quote he shared with me.
Just last week I commented my camellia's were not blooming much. I am laughing now because they have burst forth in a beautiful array of pinks, red, and white. What a JOY to behold. What is bringing laughter and joy to your heart today?
I will announce my "this and that" give away on Friday and the winner will be announced on Monday, which will be my 700th post.
8 comments:
beautiful quote. so true.. thank you for sharing i feel better
blessings.
Emerson said it all!
Oh, I love camellias, thank you for this beautiful photo (as well as the quote). They don't grow well where I live but I need to go check on the one I planted for my mom before she died, to see if it is blooming.
When my father died 6 yrs ago on the 12th, we used this quote in his memorial card, as this was my dad. It was so fitting, and to see it again brings tears to my eyes. Thank-you for posting it today.
I love the quote!! The camellia photo is so pretty! Our climate is too harsh to grow camellias.
How beautiful is everything that you share. That is one of my favorite quotes and I love Pooh
Love and hugs
Your photo is beautiful. Thanks for the wonderful quote too.
A wonderful, wonderful piece of wisdom. It was good to read again today. Thank you.
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