A woman’s greatest glory is to be little talked about by men, whether for good or ill.
—Pericles, c. 450 BCQuotes
Possessions, outward success, publicity, luxury—to me these have always been contemptible. I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind.
—Albert Einstein, 1931There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.
—Oscar Wilde, 1891I won’t be happy till I’m as famous as God.
—Madonna, c. 1985Fame will go by and, so long, I’ve had you, fame. If it goes by, I’ve always known it was fickle. So at least it’s something I experienced, but that’s not where I live.
—Marilyn Monroe, 1962Fame is no sanctuary from the passing of youth. Suicide is much easier and more acceptable in Hollywood than growing old gracefully.
—Julie Burchill, 1986Fame is but the empty noise of madmen.
—Epictetus, c. 100I’m afraid of losing my obscurity. Genuineness only thrives in the dark. Like celery.
—Aldous Huxley, 1925How sweet it is to have people point and say, “There he is.”
—Persius, c. 60What a heavy burden is a name that has become too famous.
—Voltaire, 1723Reality is always the foe of famous names.
—Petrarch, 1337When I do a show, the whole show revolves around me, and if I don’t show up, they can just forget it.
—Ethel Merman, c. 1955If fame is only to come after death, I am in no hurry for it.
—Martial, c. 86