There's no comparison between the most precious parts of one's personal life and success and wealth. If you lost someone near and dear to you, you can't relate it to any amount of fame, fortune and luxury. You just have to go on living.
But the thing is, I was never looking at a strategic way of gaining fame. That's not why I'm doing this.
A painter with prestige among painters is bound to be discovered sooner or later.
The Hall of Fame has strong people.
Our firmest convictions are apt to be the most suspect; they mark our limitations and our bounds. Life is a petty thing unless it is moved by the indomitable urge to extend its boundaries.
It has always been the opinion and judgment of wise men that nothing can be so uncertain as fame or power not founded on its own strength.
I want a sandwich named after me.
You canna expect to be baith grand and comfortable.
Fame and fortune should never get in front of your passion. The passion will generate the fame and fortune, if you're good enough.
Fame has sent a number of celebrities off the deep end, and in the case of Michael Jackson, to the kiddy pool.
Fame is important, but to be rich is more important.
If opinion hath lighted the lamp of thy name, endeavor to encourage it with thy own oil, lest it go out and stink; the chronical disease of Popularity is shame; if thou be once up, beware; from fame to infamy is a beaten road.
I'm shy, paranoid, whatever word you want to use. I hate fame. I've done everything I can to avoid it.
I started as a lyrical singer. But it was through the pop universe that I reached international fame.
It's funny how you realize what's important, and it's not fame and money, even though it can be really nice. It's happiness and whatever it takes to make you feel happy.
I am very driven by fame and success; I like to succeed at everything I do.
Dead men hear no tales; posthumous fame is an Irish bull.
I don't feel like a big star.
From kings to cobblers 'tis the same; Bad servants wound their masters' fame.
I say, without characters, fame lives long.