Fame Quotes

2089 Fame quotes by 1424 unique authors

Gimme a visky with a ginger ale on the side - and don't be stinchy, beby. — Greta Garbo
Let us rejoice at the many unexplored fields in which there is unlimited fame and fortune to the successful explorer . . . — George Washington Carver
Better than glory, or honors, or fame, (Though I am striving for those to-day) To know that some heart will cherish my name, And think… — Ella Wheeler Wilcox
I will not dissemble the first emotions of joy on the recovery of my freedom, and, perhaps, the establishment of my fame. But my pride… — Edward Gibbon
Those that think that wealth is the proper thing for them cannot give up their revenues; those that seek distinction cannot give up the thought… — Zhuangzi
Go where glory waits thee! But while fame elates thee, Oh, still remember me! — Charles Lamb
Men the most infamous are fond of fame, And those who fear not guilt yet start at shame. — Charles Churchill
Who to patch up his fame, or fill his purse, Still pilfers wretched plans, and makes them worse; Like gypsies, lest the stolen brat be… — Charles Churchill
To people who want to be rich and famous, I'd say, "Get rich first and see if that doesn't cover it." — Bill Murray
The Duke of Wellington brought to the post of first minister immortal fame,-a quality of success which would almost seem to include all others. — Benjamin Disraeli
To be occasionally quoted is the only fame I care for. — Alexander Smith
Who builds a church to God and not to fame, Will never mark the marble with his name. — Alexander Pope
Careless of censure, nor too fond of fame, Still pleased to praise, yet not afraid to blame, Averse alike to flatter or offend, Not free… — Alexander Pope
Nor Fame I slight, nor for her favors call; She comes unlooked for, if she comes at all . — Alexander Pope
Those who have known the famous are publicly debriefed of their memories, knowing as their own dusk falls that they will only be remembered for… — Alan Bennett
Know the difference between success and fame. Success is Mother Teresa. Fame is Madonna. — Erma Bombeck
You know, there's a moment when you're famous when it's unbearable to go out because you're too famous. And then there's a moment when you're… — Steve Martin
No matter how much fame you have, it's not something that belongs to you. If I'm famous, that doesn't belong to me-that belongs to you.… — Michael J. Fox
Fame and secrecy are the high and low ends of the same fascination. — Don DeLillo
The desire for fame tempts even noble minds. — Saint Augustine

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