As far as the
science of what is called begging can be reduced to rules, I would say
that I have had but two rules. First, always to do my whole duty
regarding making our work known to individuals and organizations; and,
second, not to worry about the results. This second rule has been the
hardest for me to live up to. When bills are on the eve of falling
due, with not a dollar in hand with which to meet them, it is pretty
difficult to learn not to worry, although I think I am learning more
and more each year that all worry simply consumes, and to no purpose,
just so much physical and mental strength that might otherwise be
given to effective work. After considerable experience in coming into
contact with wealthy and noted men, I have observed that those who
have accomplished the greatest results are those who "keep under the
body"; are those who never grow excited or lose self-control, but are
always calm, self-possessed, patient, and polite. I think that
President William McKinley is the best example of a man of this class
that I have ever seen.
In order to be successful in any kind of undertaking, I think the
main thing is for one to grow to the point where he completely forgets
himself; that is, to lose himself in a great cause. In proportion as
one loses himself in the way, in the same degree does he get the
highest happiness out of his work.
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