Many years ago, I came across this bit of prose.........

[CaliforniaPeggy]

And I thought all of you might enjoy reading it tonight.......

To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affections of children;

To earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others to give 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~~

This Is To Have Succeeded....

--Ralph Waldo Emerson

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[bridgit]

1. i like it...

:-)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. My dear bridgit!

Thank you, sweetie!

I am glad you do........:hug:

[liberaltrucker]

2. Must've been a damn Commie

Just kidding...beautiful!

:hug:

:pals:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. My dear liberaltrucker!

LOL! Most likely!

Glad you like it too, sweetie!

Great to see you tonight........

:hug:

:pals:

[Nicole]

5. Ralph Waldo Emerson

One of my favorites. :toast:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear Nicole!

Oh, it is? I thank you!

I no longer remember where I saw this........but I will amend my little blank book to show the true author!

Oh, and I just realized that I can also still fix my thread too.......

I'm so glad you like it! :toast: back atcha!

[Nicole]

7. You're welcome

:)

[mykpart]

8. That's one of my all-time favorite quotes!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. My dear mykpart!

Why, thank you!

I'm so pleased it is!

I appreciate the nice kick you just gave my silly thread, too! :hug:

[never cry wolf]

10. thanks.... n/t

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. My dear never cry wolf.......

You're welcome.........glad you enjoyed this!


:hi:

[Writer]

12. It sounds much like Kipling's "If" and it's simply beautiful.

What wonderful words... what wonderful insight!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. My dear Writer........

It does sound a little bit like that, doesn't it?

This has always resonated with me, and I thought it would make a nice thread......

I knew it wouldn't take off the way my pic threads do, or the way my silly threads have done.....

But I still wanted to put it out there, since I knew there would be like-minded folks like yourself who would appreciate it........

Thank you for your incisive and thoughtful remarks today.......

:hug:

[ThomCat]

14. A quote to be saved and re-read periodically.

Thank you. :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. My dear ThomCat.........

And this is just what I have done with it.......

It is a sweet reminder of things we need to be reminded of....

And.....you're welcome, sweetie! :hug:

[knowbody0]

15. My dear CaliforniaPeggy!

Oh, that felt so good!

thanks for the wise words, you are an absolute treasure.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. My dear knowbodyO!

I'm so glad you felt happy with reading this, too!

I am truly happy that I wanted to share this with you........

Anytime I can help my friends.....I love to do so..........

And I thank you for your wise words as well.......:hug:

[Haole Girl]

16. Certainly words to live by.

Thank you for posting this, Peggy! :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. My dear KC2!

I have found some inspiration within them as well.......

I am grateful that you appreciate them too........:hug: