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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.
The highest form of vanity is love of fame.
The highest form of vanity is love of fame.
Who fears not to do ill fears the name,
And free from conscience, is a slave to fame.
Who fears not to do ill fears the name,
And free from conscience, is a slave to fame.
A celebrity is one who is known to many persons he is glad he doesn't know.
A celebrity is one who is known to many persons he is glad he doesn't know.
If fame is only to come after death, I am in no hurry for it.
If fame is only to come after death, I am in no hurry for it.
The present condition of fame is merely fashion.
The present condition of fame is merely fashion.
Men the most infamous are fond of fame,
And those who fear not guilt, yet start at shame.
Men the most infamous are fond of fame,
And those who fear not guilt, yet start at shame.
Fame: an embalmer trembling with stage fright.
Fame: an embalmer trembling with stage fright.
All your renown is like the summer flower that blooms and dies;
because the sunny glow which brings it read more
All your renown is like the summer flower that blooms and dies;
because the sunny glow which brings it forth, soon slays with
parching power.
[It., La vostra nominanza e color d'erba,
Che viene e va; e quei la discolora
Per cui ell' esce della terra acerba.]
