Men are generally more pleased with a widespread than with a great reputation.

Famous, adj. Conspicuously miserable.

Worldly fame is but a breath of wind that blows now this way, now that, and changes names as it changes in direction.

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.

Fame is but the empty noise of madmen.

All people have the common desire to be elevated in honor, but all people have something still more elevated in themselves without knowing it.