What matters in life is...
Not what you bought, but what you build;
Not what you've got, but what you give.
What matters is not your fame or fortune, but your philanthropy.
Not your success, but your significance.
Not what you learn, but what you teach.
What matters in life is not only cultivating the fields of your own happiness,
But also bringing happiness to those around you.
What matters is not your competence, but your character.
What matters is not how many people you know, but how many you have inspired.
What matters in life is every act of integrity, compassion, courage or sacrifice that
enrich, empower or encourage others to emulate your example.
What matters are not your memories, but the memories that live in those who love you.
What matters is how you will be remembered, by whom and for what.
Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident.
It's not a matter of circumstance, but of choice.
Choose to live a life that matters.
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Author unknown, additional lines added by me.
41 comments:
Love the woman's dress, it's so pretty and stunning.
Choose a life to live- what prophetic words and stunning image:) Have a lovely weekend Sam!
pretty!
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Love the setting of the picture! Just followed you(: Hope you can follow me back! Have a nice day!
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I ALWAYS LOVE your Friday inspiration :)
XX,
Miranda
I am in love with the pleated dress:)
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So inspiring! Love this picture.
A Southern Drawl
Great Friday inspiration! Have a lovely weekend
Such a cute post!
Such a beautiful dress
xo Jac
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Love the message of this post and I'm loving the color of that dress.
xo erica
Beautiful lines my love, ultimately inspirational as every time!!! Hope you're doing well!!! Sending you bunch of kisses!! Happy Friday!
Jelena
Beautiful! Love the message :)
xoxo,
Paris
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Great quote Sam!
Have a fabulous Friday!
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Hey I have just been looking around yourblog and I love your posts! Your style is great and I have just been looking at these photos for some style tips :) maybe we could follow each other on GFC, Bloglovin and facebook?? Let me know:)
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sam my love i can always count on your friday ritual to lift up my spirits <3
xx james
It's really beautiful ! :) Love this dress :)
Gorgeous dress girl!
Love your blog by the way, about to go back through your old posts :)
I'll love to follow you on GFC if you follow me?
Kendra
xx
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"Choose to live a life that matters." I couldn't agree more. :]
P.S. Thanks for checking out my IMATS post part I.
Lots of love, B
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Beautiful and inspiring words sweetie! :)
Thank you so much for your comment my blog my dear, I really appreciate it!
Take care, Daniella xox
so great and deep post :-)
These lines really touch me because right now I really needed those words!
thank you for sharing Sam :) you made my day much better!!
LOVE BO,
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so true Sam!:) u always have wise words!:) kisses dear!:*
"Not what you've got, but what you give."
Yay, all so true!
What inspirational words!!
awesome reminders
I love your Friday Frills, they ALWAYS inspire me - in this case, you always inspire me!
This is what I have been telling people, what matters is the character, what you give, what you teach, what you build... as an example, maybe superficial, but who knows... I tell you about a great great friend I have, that from some months on started to preach that ONLY designer clothes can make her interesting or anybody else, as well. I told her that we can wear with the same pleasure designer AND high street clothes, it all depends on the attitude. But she has different values in life - anyway, she is one of my best friends, and I respect her views.
But what we wear doesn't really make who we are. It enhances confidence, could be. But in the inside... we shoudn't be just our looks... Yes, cliche, but I'm sure you agree with me - and I wish you a great weekend!
Very inspiring! Lovely post, dear! <3
xx
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What a beautiful sentiment and so thoughtfully written! Love posts like these that remind of the more important things in life...great way to start my Friday!
Happy Weekend doll!
xo-Julie
Peace. Love. LOL!
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So true - thanks for the reminder!
p.s. Here is a brief post I did with a quick picture of me in the Monique Lhuiller gown at my wedding reception ;)
This is beautiful..so true!!!!
Have a lovely day Sam!
xoxo
I like that you added additional lines...inspirational as always, Sam!
Too true! Some really inspiring words there. xxx
How true.
Great words.
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Cheers.
inspiring words! and u've added to them which is ah-mazing:)the picture is fab! xx
beautiful!
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beautifully put
xoxo
bhakti
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Choice is what makes us human... Beautiful poem. Poignant words.
Love the picture. So lovely, so romantic....
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Dana
Love what you wrote!! live life to the fullest!
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i couldn't agree more. that's what truly matters in life. beautiful!
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