“For many artists fame complements the value of creative self-expression. Ludwig van Beethoven loved composing music, but he probably would have enjoyed it less if no one ever listened to the product.” IfsSelfArtistValuesCreativeExpressionProductsFameEnjoyedVansSelf ExpressionComposingComplementComposing Music Book:What Price Fame? Source: What Price Fame?
“Certain streets have an atmosphere of their own, a sort of universal fame and the particular affection of their citizens. One of such streets is the Cannebiere, and the jest: "If Paris had a Cannebiere, it would be a little Marseilles" is the jocular expression of municipal pride. I, too, I have been under the spell. For me it has been a street leading into the unknown.” IfsLittlesHas BeensBookWould BeCertainStreetsParticularExpressionPrideCitizensFameUniversalAffectionAtmosphereParisSpellsJestMarseille Book:The Arrow of Gold Source: The Arrow of Gold
“Whatever may be the temporary applause of men, or the expressions of public opinion, it may be asserted without fear of contradiction, that no true and permanent fame can be founded, except in labors which promote the happiness of mankind.” MenMayOpinionMankindExpressionFameLaborPermanentContradictionTemporaryPublic OpinionApplause Book:Orations and Speeches [1845-1850] Source: Orations and Speeches [1845-1850]