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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648
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The value of a life can never be Determined by a title or degree Those little scraps just clutter up the wall They're really not worth very much at all If a mind is blind and simply can not see The surpassing value of humility Yes, all your learning has truly been for naught Just a waste of time if it has not taught That worth is not defined at all you see By what you've learned or by a school decree. Be proud of what you've done; you have done well -How far you'll go, well, who of us can tell? You did your best; you gave it all you had You should be thrilled; you should be very glad But as you hang that frame upon your wall Just ponder, please, these wisest words of all... It's not worth a thing without integrity And worth still less without humility If you heed these words, yes, take them to your heart You'll surely be a scholar who's truly smart! Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
This is great Denise! ~*~ ^i^ ~*~ Love is such a lonely art, and death is but a taste. Minds are merely instruments that often go to waste! ~*~ ^i^ ~*~ |
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spiked Senior Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 873Hammond, La USA |
Seems to be a subject to know well "wisdom" love the poem |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Hey, Denise! You smart thing. You could be a professor in the class of life. Loved this poem! Liz |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you Echo, Spiked and Elizabeth for reading and commenting! Glad you liked it! See you all tomorrow....I'm off to my daughter's house to babysit overnight! I'll have to try to catch up on everything I miss tomorrow when I get back!!!! Have fun!!! Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Glad for the repost, Denise. I probably wasn't around the first time this came through...Great poem. Some serious food for thought we can all learn from. Michael |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Denise this is wonderful your so wise , thanks for reposting this so we could all read it  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
True and wise words Denise. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, you certainly are a PhD...Perfectly Honed Denise!! |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
Hi Denise, Great read. This is smart, degree or no. Rus |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks, Michael, Whiskey, Martie, Balladeer and Rus for reading and for your kind comments! It's not what's on your wall but what's in your heart that's important in this life! Thanks again! Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Majestic Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 264houston, tx. |
,clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. excellent message ...wonderfully told.. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Keith! I'm glad it blessed you! Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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