If I am building a mountain and stop before the last basketful of earth is placed on the summit, I have failed.
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 gentleman prefers to be slow in word but diligent in action.
I'd rather die for speaking out, than to live and be silent.
Between friends, frequent reproofs make the friendship distant.
Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.