Avoid popularity; it has many snares, and no real benefit.

Avoid popularity; it has many snares, and no real benefit.

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.

Popularity is the one insult I have never suffered.

Popularity is the one insult I have never suffered.

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.

Thus the metric system did not really catch on in the States, unless you count the increasing popularity of the read more

Thus the metric system did not really catch on in the States, unless you count the increasing popularity of the nine-millimeter bullet.

Popular opinion is the greatest lie in the world.

Popular opinion is the greatest lie in the world.

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 exhausting. The life of the party almost always winds up in a corner with an overcoat over him.

Popularity is exhausting. The life of the party almost always winds up in a corner with an overcoat over him.

Popularity is glory's small change.

Popularity is glory's small change.