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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.
Anyone who is popular is bound to be disliked.
Anyone who is popular is bound to be disliked.
Popular opinion is the greatest lie in the world.
Popular opinion is the greatest lie in the world.
Applause waits on success.
Applause waits on success.
Popularity is glory's small change.
Popularity is glory's small change.
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.
Popularity is the one insult I have never suffered.
Popularity is the one insult I have never suffered.
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.
