Friday, August 7, 2009

Success.....

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! ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

11 comments:

  1. A lovely quote and a lovely portrait! nancy

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  2. Your drawing does make for a happy moment! Loved the quote and will think of it often.
    Love and Laughter,
    Gale

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  3. Nancy..thanks for your appreciation..!!

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  4. Thanks for all your love..Gale...!!

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  5. Hi Aarti,
    OH! Another medium you are proficient in! Lovely painting/drawing. I love the quote and appreciate the time you take to find and post them. I always feel inspired by what you post and draw. You have a new photo of yourself on the blog, how lovely! Is that your handsome husband? I love seeing your clothing, it makes stuff we wear here seem so drab and characterless. Thank you for being so faithful to posting to your blog and for being such a creative person. You are an inspiration to me, and you also make me feel a bit ashamed that I don't do more to imitate your habits. Thanks for sharing your art journey with the group.
    Best wishes,
    TRish

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  6. Hi..I did stop by your blog and am sure glad I did!
    Thanks,
    Gale

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  7. Thanks Kelly, Gale and Barbara...!!

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