Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we become; and the same is true of fame.

The difficulty is to try and teach the multitude that something can be true and untrue at the same time.

Opinion is like a pendulum and obeys the same law. If it goes past the centre of gravity on one side, it must go a like distance on the other; and it is only after a certain time that it finds the true point at which it can remain at rest.

The longer a man's fame is likely to last, the longer it will be in coming.

Honor means that a man is not exceptional; fame, that he is. Fame is something which must be won; honor, only something which must not be lost.

Martyrdom is the only way a man can become famous without ability.