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Fame, we may understand, is no sure test of merit, but only a
probability of such: it is an read more
Fame, we may understand, is no sure test of merit, but only a
probability of such: it is an accident, not a property of a man.
The best-concerted schemes men lay for fame,
Die fast away: only themselves die faster.
The far-fam'd sculptor, read more
The best-concerted schemes men lay for fame,
Die fast away: only themselves die faster.
The far-fam'd sculptor, and the laurell'd bard,
Those bold insurancers of deathless fame,
Supply their little feeble aids in vain.
Fame: an embalmer trembling with stage fright.
Fame: an embalmer trembling with stage fright.
And what after all is everlasting fame? Altogether vanity.
And what after all is everlasting fame? Altogether vanity.
We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for.
We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for.
The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.
The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.
Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character.
Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character.
Popularity is the one insult I have never suffered.
Popularity is the one insult I have never suffered.
