A short poem written by the famous American poet Emerson is suitable for us to read at present

WHAT IS SUCCESS

The connotation of success

by Ralph Waldo Emerson

What is success？

To laugh often and love much；

To win the respect of intelligent people

And the affection of children；

To earn the approbation of honest critics

And endure the betrayal of false friends；

To appreciate beauty；

To find the best in others；

To give oneself；

What is success?

Laughter is always open, love is always there,

Win the respect of the wise,

Children's love;

Win sincere recognition,

Tolerate betrayal of a friend;

Appreciate the beautiful things,

Discover the cuteness of others.

Learn to give selflessly.

To leave the world a little better，

Whether by a healthy child，

A garden patch，

Or a redeemed social condition；

To have played and laughed with enthusiasm

And sung with exultation；

To know even one life has breathed easier，

Because you have lived……

This is to have succeeded.

Add sparkle to the world:

or raise healthy children,

Or leave a piece of the garden,

or the improvement of social conditions;

Have fun and laugh freely,

Sing the song of joy;

Even knowing that a life is free to live,

Because you've been along the way...

That's what success means.