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What exactly is success? For me it is to be found not in applause, but in the satisfaction of feeling read more
What exactly is success? For me it is to be found not in applause, but in the satisfaction of feeling that one is realizing one's ideal.
We believe that the applause of silence is the only kind that counts.
We believe that the applause of silence is the only kind that counts.
Applause that comes thundering with such force you might think the audience merely suffers the music as an excuse for read more
Applause that comes thundering with such force you might think the audience merely suffers the music as an excuse for its ovations.
We must not always judge of the generality of the opinion by the noise of the acclamation.
We must not always judge of the generality of the opinion by the noise of the acclamation.
The applause of a single human being is of great consequence.
The applause of a single human being is of great consequence.
In the silence of night I have often wished for just a few words of love from one man, rather read more
In the silence of night I have often wished for just a few words of love from one man, rather than the applause of thousands of people.
I'll privily away; I love the people,
But do not like to stage me to their eyes;
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I'll privily away; I love the people,
But do not like to stage me to their eyes;
Though it do well, I do not relish well
Their loud applause and aves vehement,
Nor do I think the man of safe discretion
That does not affect it.
Applause is a receipt, not a bill.
Applause is a receipt, not a bill.