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“Alas! What boots it with uncessant care To tend the homely slighted Shepherd's trade, And strictly meditate the thankless muse; Were it not better done as others use, To sport with Amaryllis in the shade, Or with the tangles of Neaera's hair? Fame is the spur that the clear spirit doth raise (That last infirmity of noble mind) To scorn delights, and live laborious days; But the fair guerdon when we hope to find, And think to burst out into sudden blaze, Comes the blind Fury with th'abhorred shears, And slits the thin-spun life.”

“Regardless of how much you enjoy your work, you must accept that everything won't come easily. No one has clear sailing on their voyage to success. You will always meet obstacles to overcome. The attainment of real success isn't based on the absence of problems, but the extraordinary ability to deal with problems. Indeed, you will find greatest satisfaction in overcoming the toughest of problems thrown your way. And only by overcoming great difficulties can you achieve greatness in this world.”

“It's pretty clear that fame isn't inextricably connected with merit .”

Clear Fame Connected Merit

Author:Errol Morris

“Comedy has to be done en clair. You can't blunt the edge of wit or the point of satire with obscurity. Try to imagine a famous witty saying that is not immediately clear.”

Trying Done Clear Comedy Imagine Stupid Fame Edges Witty Wit Satire Obscurity Blunt Witty Sayings

Author:James Thurber

“I'm never going to accomplish anything; that's perfectly clear to me. I'm never going to be famous. My name will never be writ large on the roster of Those Who Do Things. I don't do anything. Not one single thing. I used to bite my nails, but I don't even do that any more.”

Used Names Clear Fame Accomplish Bites Nails Rosters

Author:Dorothy Parker

“You have enemies? Why, it is the story of every man who has done a great deed or created a new idea. It is the cloud which thunders around everything that shines. Fame must have enemies, as light must have gnats. Do no bother yourself about it; disdain. Keep your mind serene as you keep your life clear.”

Men Mind Ideas Done Stories Light Enemy Clear Fame Shining Clouds Deeds Every Man Bother New Ideas Thunder Serene Disdain Gnats

Book:Things Seen (Choses Vues)

Source: Things Seen (Choses Vues)

“Fame is the spur that the clear spirit doth raise. That last infirmity of noble mind. To scorn delights, and live laborious days.”

Mind Lasts Spirit Clear Fame Raises Delight Noble Reputation Scorn Spurs Infirmity Shears

Author:John Milton

“Idiots are very very clear - clear in the sense that they do not have the intelligence to feel confusion. To feel confusion needs great intelligence. Only the intelligent ones feel confusion; otherwise the mediocres go on moving in life, smiling, laughing, accumulating money, struggling for more power and fame. If you see them you will feel a little jealous; they look so confident, they even look happy.”

Ifs Needs Feels Looks Littles Moving Laughing Struggle Clear Goes On Fame Intelligent Intelligence Confusion Idiot Jealous Moving In

Author:Rajneesh

“Fame is the spur that the clear spirit doth raise”

Spirit Clear Fame Raises Spurs Infirmity Shears

Author:John Milton