What Is Success?

By ralph waldo emerson • March 15, 2017

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.

PREVIOUS STORY NEXT STORY SHARE YOUR STORY

feel good videoDogs Are Forced To Wear The Things They Steal — And It’s Hilarious

feel good storiesKids Are Loving The Tiny Duck Libraries Popping Up Around New York City

feel good storiesA Man Ruined A Beautiful Snowman Display — What Happened Next Was Perfect

feel good storiesJonathan And Nancy Fell In Love In Real Life — And So Did Their Stunt Doubles

feel good storiesCat Owner Begs Internet For Advice On How To Get Her Cat To Stop Playing Piano

feel good storiesWoman Inherits Her Father's Prosthetic Eyes — And Shares Their Remarkable Story

feel good videoDogs Are Forced To Wear The Things They Steal — And It’s Hilarious

feel good videoPig’s Friends Couldn’t Handle Seeing Him So Scared

feel good videoWatch This 4-Year-Old Girl Steal The Show At A Comedy Club

feel good videoTwo Humpback Whales Fall In Love With A Dog In Incredible Video

feel good video20 Years Later, Watch What Happens When This Couple’s Wedding Song Plays