The Nearest Way To Glory Is To Strive To Be What

"The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear."

"The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be."

"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value."

"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are."

"First say to yourself what you would be; then do what you have to do."

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."