Thus the metric system did not really catch on in the States, unless you count the increasing popularity of the read more

Thus the metric system did not really catch on in the States, unless you count the increasing popularity of the nine-millimeter bullet.

Popularity is the one insult I have never suffered.

Popularity is the one insult I have never suffered.

Anyone who is popular is bound to be disliked.

Anyone who is popular is bound to be disliked.

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.

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.

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.

Popular opinion is the greatest lie in the world.

Popular opinion is the greatest lie in the world.

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.

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.