Your fame shall (spite of proverbs) make it plain
To write in water's not to write in vain.

Your fame shall (spite of proverbs) make it plain
To write in water's not to write in vain.

The charm of fame is so great that we like every object to which it is attached, even death.

The charm of fame is so great that we like every object to which it is attached, even death.

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.

To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.

To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.

Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.

Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.

Fame usually comes to those who are thinking about something else.

Fame usually comes to those who are thinking about something else.

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.

Lives of great men all remind us we can make our lives sublime. And, departing, leave behind us footprints on read more

Lives of great men all remind us we can make our lives sublime. And, departing, leave behind us footprints on the sands of time.

Fame is proof that people are gullible.

Fame is proof that people are gullible.