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practice what you read in this book. Great people never seek for recognition or applause: they are not great because they want to be paid for being so. Greatness is reward enough for itself; the joy of bring something and of knowing that you are advancing is the greatest of all joys possible to man.

If you begin in your own family, as described in the preceding chapter. and then assume the same menu! attitude with your neighbors, friends, and those you meet in business, you will soon find that people are beginning to depend on you. Your advice will he sought, and a constantly increasing number of people will look to you for strength and inspiration, and rely upon your judgment. Here, as in the home, you must avoid meddling with other people's affairs. Help all who come to you, but do not go about officiously endeavoring to set other people right. Mind your own business. It is no part of your mission in life to correct people's morals, habits, or practices. Lead a great life, doing all things with a great spirit and in a great way; give to him that asketh of thee as freely as ye have received, but do not force your help or your opinions upon any man. If your neighbor wishes to smoke or drink, it is his business; it is none of yours until he consults you about it. If you