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.

We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for.

We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for.

Popularity is the one insult I have never suffered.

Popularity is the one insult I have never suffered.

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.

Avoid popularity; it has many snares, and no real benefit.

Avoid popularity; it has many snares, and no real benefit.

Being popular with an audience is a very rickety ladder to be on.

Being popular with an audience is a very rickety ladder to be on.

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 not leadership.

Popularity is not leadership.

Popularity is the crown of laurel which the world puts on bad art. Whatever is popular is wrong.

Popularity is the crown of laurel which the world puts on bad art. Whatever is popular is wrong.