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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