Quote of the day

My attention was recently drawn to a plaque in the NICU of the hospital I work at. Undoubtedly, it was donated by a family whose life was impacted greatly in one of those hospital rooms. I thought that rather than try to think of something original to say every day, I would try to enlighten you with some of my favourite quotes and how they have impacted my life.

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.

--- likely inaccurately attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson.

I must say that I am partial to the second line (affection of children)... think I have got that one, only because I act like I am a kid!) and the second last line (to know even one life has breathed easier...) ... being an RT and all!