The ones who count are those persons who -- though they may be of little renown -- respond to and are responsible for the continuation of the living spirit.
Source: In The Ultimate Success Quotations Library, 1997.
-- Martin Buber, (Feb 8 1878-1965), German-Jewish religious philosopher; As a biblical translator and interpreter, he was a master of German prose style; his philosophy centred on the dialogue of man with other beings.