It is not length of life

“Life is a successon of lessons, which must be lived to be understood.”     Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Character is what can do without success.”     Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Good men must not obey the laws too well.”     Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Often a certain abdication of prudence and foresight is an element of success.”     Ralph Waldo Emerson

“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 little 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 the meaning of success.”     Ralph Waldo Emerson