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 one life has breathed easier
Because you have lived.
