Be Yourself.
One of our correspondents, whom we will call Miss Sarah Greeley, sent us an interesting letter which we wished to transform into an article, and wrote asking permission.
Her communication was written on paper bearing the letterhead of her father, whom we will call Mr. George Greeley. Her own signature was very crowded and small, tucked away in a corner and easily overlooked. In such cases a busy man is likely to consult the letterhead, which we did. We jumped to the natural conclusion that the writer was Mr. George Greeley, and sent our note to him.
The reply from Miss Greeley was a graceful one, taking the whole blame for our blunder. "In this case it makes no practical difference," she wrote; "but suppose the letter had concerned some important business? The incident has taught me the necessity of individuality."
Yes, be yourself in all your acts and even in the accessories of your life. Cultivate a permeating personality. A real person will be distinguished by the way he opens a book or puts on a coat or sweeps a floor. Get a self that is worthwhile, and then be it.