He is the truly courageous man who never desponds.
I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
In a hamlet of ten households, there are bound to be those who are my equal in doing their best for others and in being trustworthy in what they say, but they are unlikely to be as eager to learn as I am.
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
To be poor without murmuring is difficult. To be rich without being proud is easy.
Of course you want to be rich and famous. It's natural. Wealth and fame are what every man desires. The question is: What are you willing to trade for it?