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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.
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 the few; and number not voices, but weigh them.
Popularity is not leadership.
Popularity is not leadership.
Everything popular is wrong.
Everything popular is wrong.
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.
Popularity is exhausting. The life of the party almost always winds up in a corner with an overcoat over him.
Popularity is exhausting. The life of the party almost always winds up in a corner with an overcoat over him.
True popularity is not the popularity which is followed after, but the popularity which follows after.
True popularity is not the popularity which is followed after, but the popularity which follows after.
Popular opinion is the greatest lie in the world.
Popular opinion is the greatest lie in the world.
