“from self-boasting, and therefore his merit is acknowledged;”

“She does not show herself, and therefore is apparent. She does not affirm herself, and therefore is acknowledged. She does not boast and therefore has merit. She does not strive and therefore is successful. It is exactly because she does not contend, that nobody can contend with her.”

“he who vaunts himself does not find his merit acknowledged;”

“from self-assertion, and therefore he is distinguished;”

“from self-complacency, and therefore he acquires superiority.”

“He is free from self- display, and therefore he shines;”

“If you show yourself, you will not be seen. If you affirm yourself, you will not shine. If you boast, you will have no merit. If you promote yourself, you will have no success.”