I’ve trained myself to illuminate the things in my personality that are likable and to hide and protect the things that are less likeable.
The way for a young man to rise is to improve himself in every way he can, never suspecting that anybody wishes to hinder him.
Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.
The strong live and the weak die. There is some bloodshed, and out of it emerges a much leaner industry, which tends to survive.
Polish your talents like you would polish your diamonds.
