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Were not this desire of fame very strong, the difficulty of
obtaining it, and the danger of losing it read more
Were not this desire of fame very strong, the difficulty of
obtaining it, and the danger of losing it when obtained, would be
sufficient to deter a man from so vain a pursuit.
The aspiring youth that fired the Ephesian dome
Outlives, in fame, the pious fool that rais'd it.
The aspiring youth that fired the Ephesian dome
Outlives, in fame, the pious fool that rais'd it.
Fame and riches are fleeting. Stupidity is eternal
Fame and riches are fleeting. Stupidity is eternal
Ah! who can tell how hard it is to climb
The steep where Fame's proud temple shines afar!
Ah! who can tell how hard it is to climb
The steep where Fame's proud temple shines afar!
I awoke one morning and found myself famous.
I awoke one morning and found myself famous.
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.
When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you
will command the attention of read more
When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you
will command the attention of the world.
A niche in the temple of Fame.
A niche in the temple of Fame.
