We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don't know.

We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don't know.

The poor don't know that their function in life is to exercise our generosity.

The poor don't know that their function in life is to exercise our generosity.

To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world read more

To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.

The stars shall fade away, the sun himself
Grow dim with age, and nature sink in years,
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The stars shall fade away, the sun himself
Grow dim with age, and nature sink in years,
But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth,
Unhurt amidst the wars of elements,
The wrecks of matter, and the crush of worlds.

Immortal mortals, mortal immortals, one living the others death and dying the others life.

Immortal mortals, mortal immortals, one living the others death and dying the others life.

Men of the noblest dispositions think themselves happiest when others share their happiness with them.

Men of the noblest dispositions think themselves happiest when others share their happiness with them.

Do you believe in immortality? No, and one life is enough for
me.

Do you believe in immortality? No, and one life is enough for
me.

On the cold cheek of Death smiles and roses are blending,
And beauty immortal awakes from the tomb.

On the cold cheek of Death smiles and roses are blending,
And beauty immortal awakes from the tomb.

I take as my guide the hope of a saint: in crucial things, unity. . in important things, diversity. . read more

I take as my guide the hope of a saint: in crucial things, unity. . in important things, diversity. . . in all things, generosity.