Lives of great men all remind us.  We can make our lives sublime, and departing, leave behind us footprints on the sands of time.

Not enjoyment, and nor sorrow; is our destined end or way; but to act, that each tomorrow find us farther than today.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was an American poet and educator.  Born in Portland, Maine, he has long been remembered for being one of New England’s fireside poets.