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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 glory's small change.
Popularity is glory's small change.
Whatever is popular deserves attention.
Whatever is popular deserves attention.
What's right isn't always popular. What's popular isn't always right.
What's right isn't always popular. What's popular isn't always right.
To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs.
To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs.
Applause waits on success.
Applause waits on success.
Avoid popularity; it has many snares, and no real benefit.
Avoid popularity; it has many snares, and no real benefit.
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.
Seek not the favor of the multitude; it is seldom got by honest and lawful means. But seek the testimony read more
Seek not the favor of the multitude; it is seldom got by honest and lawful means. But seek the testimony of the few; and number not voices, but weigh them.
