Success

Although I am not a raving fan of Emerson, I do appreciate some of the contributions he made like this one below.

How Do You Measure Success

To laugh often and much;
To win 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 leave the world a little better,
Whether by a healthy child, a garden patch,
A redeemed social condition, or a job well done;
To know when one other life has breathed easier because you lived;
This is to have succeeded.

Ralph Waldo Emerson