To Laugh Oftena Cross Stitch Pattern by Twisted Threads

"To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better. Whether by a healthy child, a garden patch... to know even one life has breathed easier because I have lived. This is to have succeeded! -Emerson"

Model stitched on 30 Ct. Hog Wild Blue linen using Gentle Art Sampler threads.
(DMC alternates are 3371 839) Stitch count 270x153.