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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.
Everything popular is wrong.
Everything popular is wrong.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Popular opinion is the greatest lie in the world.
Popular opinion is the greatest lie in the world.
Whatever is popular deserves attention.
Whatever is popular deserves attention.
Anyone who is popular is bound to be disliked.
Anyone who is popular is bound to be disliked.
