Don't worry if people don't recognize your merits; worry that you may not recognize theirs.

Don't worry about being acknowledged by others; worry about failing to acknowledge them.

Riches and honor are what everyone desires, but if they can be gained only by doing evil, they must not be held. Don't worry about not being in office, worry about qualifying yourself for office. Don't worry that no one knows you, but seek to be worthy of being known.

The person of benevolence never worries.