He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected with it. All the illustrious persons of antiquity, and indeed of every age in the world, have passed through this fiery persecution.
Martyrdom: The only way a man can become famous without ability.
A talent somewhat above mediocrity, shrewd and not too sensitive, is more likely to rise in the world than genius.
Martyrdom is the only way a man can become famous without ability.
Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of possessing and using it well should satisfy one, and the great charm of all power is modesty.
I think fame makes people a bit nervous.
The fame that goes with wealth and beauty is fleeting and fragile; intellectual superiority is a possession glorious and eternal.
Fame is not a natural condition for human beings.
Some people can handle fame, some can't.
Fame for fame's sake is toxic - some people want that, with no boundaries. It's unhealthy.
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