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Not what we have, but what we use; Not what we see, but what we choose – These are the things that mar or bless The sum of human happiness. The things near by, not things afar, Not what we seem, but what we are – These are the things that make or break, That…

motivatedandfree

May 9, 2018

1–2 minutes

Inspiration, Motivated and Free, Motivation, Poem, Success

Not what we have, but what we use;
Not what we see, but what we choose –
These are the things that mar or bless
The sum of human happiness.

The things near by, not things afar,
Not what we seem, but what we are –
These are the things that make or break,
That give the heart its joy or ache.

Not what seems fair, but what is true;
Not what we dream, but good we do –
These are the things that shine like gems,
Like stars in fortune’s diadems.

Not as we take, but as we give,
Not as we pray, but as we live –
These are the things that make for peace,
Both now and after Time shall cease.