What a heavy burden is a name that has become too soon famous!
—Voltaire
Showing posts with label notoriety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label notoriety. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Post #1684
As for being much known by sight, and pointed out, I cannot comprehend the honor that lies withal; whatsoever it be, every mountebank has it more than the best doctor.
—Abraham Cowley
—Abraham Cowley
A deadly viper once bit a hole snipe's hide; But 'twas the viper, not the snipe, that died.
- dave
- El Paso, Texas, United States
- Native Texan · Navy Veteran · Various Scars and Tattoos · No Talent, but yet a Character