Sacrifice Vanity for Success

The speaker narrates how Benjamin Franklin initially struggled to attract donations for a subscription library when he presented himself as the project's proposer. Franklin realized the importance of downplaying his role and instead presented the project as a scheme initiated by a group of friends. By sacrificing his vanity and hiding his involvement, Franklin achieved more success in soliciting donations. The speaker admires Franklin's strategic approach in prioritizing the project's success over personal recognition and suggests that this little sacrifice of vanity will result in significant future rewards.