Here lies the whole secret. You can begin to be great today in
your own home, in your store or office, on the street,
everywhere; you can begin to make yourself known as great, and
you can do this by doing everything you do in a great way. You
must put the whole power of your great soul in to every act,
however small and commonplace, and so reveal to your family,
your friends, and neighbors what you really are. Do not brag or
boast of yourself; do not go about telling people what a great
personage you are, simply live in a great way. No one will
believe you if you tell him you are a great man, but no one can
doubt your greatness if you show it in your actions. In your
domestic circle be so just, so generous, so courteous, and
kindly that your family, your wife, husband, children,
brothers, and sisters shall know that you are a great and noble
soul. In all your relations with men be great, just, generous,
courteous, and kindly. The great are never otherwise. This is
your attitude.
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