Quote of the Day “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Last updated: July 16, 2026 11:39 am By Jarida Recommends Add a Comment Share Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), the American poet and essayist, author of English Traits (1856) and Society and Solitude (1872). (Photo by ¬© Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images) SHARE Share This Article Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print Leave a comment Leave a comment Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
