If we would only give, just once, the same amount of reflection to what we want to get out of life that we give to the question of what to do with a two weeks' vacation, we would be startled at our false standards and the aimless procession of our busy days.
To me success means effectiveness in the world, that I am able to carry my ideas and values into the world-that I am able to change it in positive ways.
If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart.