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.

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 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.

Applause waits on success.

Applause waits on success.

Anyone who is popular is bound to be disliked.

Anyone who is popular is bound to be disliked.

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.

Popularity is glory's small change.

Popularity is glory's small change.