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There are few cases in which mere popularity should be considered a proper test of merit; but the case of read more
There are few cases in which mere popularity should be considered a proper test of merit; but the case of song-writing is, I think, one of the few.
Whatever is popular deserves attention.
Whatever is popular deserves attention.
Popularity is the one insult I have never suffered.
Popularity is the one insult I have never suffered.
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.
Popularity is the crown of laurel which the world puts on bad art. Whatever is popular is wrong.
Popularity is the crown of laurel which the world puts on bad art. Whatever is popular is wrong.
Popular opinion is the greatest lie in the world.
Popular opinion is the greatest lie in the world.
True popularity is not the popularity which is followed after, but the popularity which follows after.
True popularity is not the popularity which is followed after, but the popularity which follows after.
Being popular with an audience is a very rickety ladder to be on.
Being popular with an audience is a very rickety ladder to be on.
Applause waits on success.
Applause waits on success.
