What Is Fame Quotes

I had my Aunt Rosie, who was famous and then not, so I got a lesson in fame early on. And I understood how little it has to do with you. And also how you could use it.

I have never wanted to be famous, as such - fame is a by-product.

There are a lot of perks that come with fame, and with every positive there's a negative, and then it all kind of balances out.

Anyone who votes for McGowan is 100 percent right. He was a great umpire. He belongs in the Hall of Fame.

Judgments about who belongs in the Hall of Fame are extremely subjective.

It's so glamorous, you have to see it." (describing the $92 million Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)

I know I've got a lock on the Dutch Hall of Fame.

Goose Gossage is a friend of mine, and he's definitely a Hall of Fame pitcher in my mind.

Regarding the Hall of Fame, when they decided I was going to be one of the possible candidates, when I heard that, I was so thrilled. You're always hoping for something like that.

He (Gaylord Perry) should be in the Hall of Fame with a tube of KY jelly attached to his plaque.

I think that Jim Rice should be in the Hall of Fame. I think that Craig Nettles should be in the Hall of Fame and he didn't even get a sniff.

I think it was fantastic being in the 49ers Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame is forever, baby!

Money and fame? I never had it, don't really know if I want it.

The Hall of Fame ceremonies are on the thirty-first and thirty-second of July.

One major should not get you into the Hall of Fame - maybe one major and 40 wins. I'm not gonna pick a guy with one major and 11 wins.

Inductee in the Vintner's Hall of Fame

I wanted to. I felt that I had worked hard my entire life and deserved to enjoy all the temptations around me. I felt I was entitled. Thanks to money and fame, I didn't have to go far to find them.

The thoughts of others Were light and fleeting, Of lovers' meeting Or luck or fame. Mine were of trouble, And mine were steady; So I was ready When trouble came.

Fame is not your friend. It ain't necessarily your enemy. It is what it is.

Michael Jackson National African American Art Examiner Series

I went to the Hall of Fame with my dad. I can't say I really remember too much about it.

Hope roves in a future of fame and wealth.

I think anybody who's famous has to deal with their fame in their own way, and I dealt with it by making a film about a kid who's looking out into the world of celebrity obsession.

People think fame and money will bring you happiness. Fame actually makes life, especially human relationships, much more complicated.

Death hath a fairer fame than a life of toil.

Whoever has recognized the vainglory of individuality will not attach any store ("n'attachera aucun prix à", Fr.) to fame. The only one thing which is really valuable, it is to do good.

I like the level of fame that I have. You get nice tables in restaurants sometimes, but fame isn't something that I find comfortable.

Since fame is an illusion and death is in our future all we have is the next moment before we are swallowed into oblivion.

Pretty soon I'll start worrying about [my fame] because [my children] carry my name and they have that exposure. The whole thing is, they never asked for it, that kingdom.

Fame is hollow. It amplifies what is there. If there is any self-doubt, or hatred, or lack of ability to connect with people, fame will magnify it.

I would never judge someone's intrigue with the spoils of fame, because I went through that.

Having been in Hollywood as a shadow, as someone who is almost invisible, I can see fame for what it is.

I was always a bit reluctant with anything like fame and the limelight and it didn't sit very well with me, although I love singing and writing.

Im a career actor. And I question this constant reliance on TV fame and celebrity.

Fame should be left to the film stars.

Who builds a church to God and not to fame, Will never mark the marble with his name.

Oh, when shall Britain, conscious of her claim, Stand emulous of Greek and Roman fame? In living medals see her wars enroll'd, And vanquished realms supply recording gold?

Nor Fame I slight, nor her favors call.

Whate'er the passion, knowledge, fame, or pelf, Not one will change his neighbor with himself.

Careless of censure, nor too fond of fame, Still pleased to praise, yet not afraid to blame, Averse alike to flatter or offend, Not free from faults, nor yet too vain to mend.

Why did I write? whose sin to me unknown Dipt me in ink, my parents', or my own? As yet a child, nor yet a fool to fame, I lisp'd in numbers, for the numbers came.

Fame, wealth, and honour! what are you to Love?

Fine phrases I value more than bank-notes. I have ear for no other harmony than the harmony of words. To be occasionally quoted is the only fame I care for.

Yet is there one true line, the pearl of pearls: Man dreams of Fame while woman wakes to love.

Sweet were the days when I was all unknown, But when my name was lifted up, the storm Brake on the mountain and I cared not for it. Right well know I that fame is half disfame.

Name and fame! to fly sublime Through the courts, the camps, the schools Is to be the ball of Time, Bandied in the hands of fools.

I love Bono. I really respect what he has done for Africa and how he has used his fame to do good in the world. I hope I can do half as much in my life.

I don't think I'll ever be comfortable with the idea of being famous.

Leaders of nations, and people whose wealth or fame gives them power over the lives of others quite often do more harm than good.