Success: To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn read more

Success: 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 even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!

I dread success. To have succeeded is to have finished one's business on earth, like the male spider, who is read more

I dread success. To have succeeded is to have finished one's business on earth, like the male spider, who is killed by the female the moment he has succeeded in his courtship. I like a state of continual becoming, with a goal in front and not behind.

To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.

To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.

Success is dependent on effort.

Success is dependent on effort.

I've had enough success for two lifetimes, my success is talent put together with hard work and luck.

I've had enough success for two lifetimes, my success is talent put together with hard work and luck.

Success is focusing the full power of all you are on what you have a burning desire to achieve.

Success is focusing the full power of all you are on what you have a burning desire to achieve.

That man is successful who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much, who has gained the respect of the read more

That man is successful who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much, who has gained the respect of the intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.

Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to read more

Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be

These poor mistaken people think they shine, and they do indeed,
but it is as putrefaction shines,--in the dark.

These poor mistaken people think they shine, and they do indeed,
but it is as putrefaction shines,--in the dark.