Bessie Anderson Stanley wrote a poem in 1904 entitled "Success."
There are many variations of this poem circulating around, and credit has been given to several different authors as well. However, whichever way you slice it, the message is a good one!
It reads in its entirety:
He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction
courtesy: cathie barash's blog
