“People don't ever seem to realize that doing what's right, writes no guarantee against misfortune.” Quote by William McFee
“It is painful to reflect upon your failures knowing that you alone caused them.” KnowingFailurePainful Author:Clarence H. Burns
“Blessed is he whose fame does not outshine his truth.” DoeFameBlessedReputation Book:Poems Source: Poems
“One must choose between obscurity with efficiency, and fame with its inevitable collateral of bluff.” FameReputationInevitableEfficiencyObscurityCollateralBluffsCollateral Damage Book:Harbours of Memory Source: Harbours of Memory
“Once asked if he felt wearied by the constant onslaught of autograph seekers, actor Gregory Peck replied that he would be more worried when they stopped asking.” IfsWould BeActorsFeltFameAskingConstantReputationWorriedSeekersAutographs Author:Christopher Lee
“The thrill I got discovering Buster Keaton when I was growing up was so exciting. He was one of the greats.” Growing UpGrowingExcitingDiscoveringThrillBusters Author:John Cleese
“No one smiled at me, or looked at me twice; shopping has become my time of reckoning; I will never be able to purchase the stardom I have lost.” AbleLostFameReputationMy TimeShoppingReckoningStardom Author:Sandie Shaw
“The fanatic has the courage of his conviction and the intolerance of his courage. He is opposed to the death penalty for murder, but he would willingly have anyone electrocuted who disagreed with him on the subject.” SubjectsMurderConvictionIntolerancePenaltiesDeath PenaltyFanaticsFanaticism Author:Thomas Bailey Aldrich
“A few good compliments produce a wealth of good and often financial benefits.” WealthProduceBenefitsFinancialComplimentFlattery Author:Mariette Hartley