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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.
Even the best things are not equal to their fame.
Even the best things are not equal to their fame.
Fame is vapor, popularity an accident, riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character.
Fame is vapor, popularity an accident, riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character.
Folly loves the martyrdom of Fame.
Folly loves the martyrdom of Fame.
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.
And what after all is everlasting fame? Altogether vanity.
And what after all is everlasting fame? Altogether vanity.
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.
Fame is proof that people are gullible.
Fame is proof that people are gullible.
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.
