When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.

Never do anything yourself that others can do for you.

If you are a chef, no matter how good a chef you are, it's not good cooking for yourself; the joy is in cooking for others - it's the same with music.

You can't be a resource for others unless you nourish yourself.