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.
Okay, in a very short time, I'll be leaving to go on my romantic, stressful rendevous. Wish me luck! I know everything will be fine. I just hope I can keep that thought going while I'm actually gone!
Behave yourselves! ;-)
but not too much!
*wink wink nudge nudge*