The Measure of a Man (author unknown)

Not 'how did he die?'
But 'how did he live?'
Not 'what did he gain?'
But 'what did he give?'
These are the units to measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of birth
Not 'what was his station?'
Not 'what was his creed?'
But had he befriended those really in need?
Was he ever ready with a word of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear
Not 'what did the bit in the newspaper say?'
But 'how many were sorry, when he passed away?'

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