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The Duke of Wellington brought to the post of first minister
immortal fame; a quality of success which would read more

The Duke of Wellington brought to the post of first minister
immortal fame; a quality of success which would almost seem to
include all others.

by Benjamin Disraeli Found in: Fame Quotes,
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It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.

It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.

by Albert Einstein Found in: Fame Quotes,
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The fame you earn has a different taste from the fame that is forced upon you.

The fame you earn has a different taste from the fame that is forced upon you.

by Gloria Vanderbilt Found in: Fame Quotes,
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O Fame!--if I e'er took delight in thy praises,
'Twas less for the sake of thy high-sounding phrases,
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O Fame!--if I e'er took delight in thy praises,
'Twas less for the sake of thy high-sounding phrases,
Than to see the bright eyes of the dear one discover
She thought that I was not unworthy to love her.

by George Gordon Noel Byron Found in: Fame Quotes,
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Fame and riches are fleeting. Stupidity is eternal

Fame and riches are fleeting. Stupidity is eternal

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Fame is only good for one thing- they will cash your check in a small town.

Fame is only good for one thing- they will cash your check in a small town.

by Truman Capote Found in: Fame Quotes,
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Even the best things are not equal to their fame.

Even the best things are not equal to their fame.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Fame Quotes,
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The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well, and doing well whatever you do read more

The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well, and doing well whatever you do without thought of fame. If it comes at all it will come because it is deserved, not because it is sought after.

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In the very books in which philosophers bid us scorn fame, they inscribe their names.

In the very books in which philosophers bid us scorn fame, they inscribe their names.

by Marcus Tullius Cicero Found in: Fame Quotes,
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