Now and then a man stands aside from the crowd, labors earnestly, steadfastly, confidently, and straightway becomes famous for wisdom, intellect, skill, greatness of some sort. The world wonders, admires, idolizes, and it only illustrates what others may do if they take hold of life with a purpose.The miracle, or the power, that elevates the few, is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverence under the promptings of a brave, determined spirit.