Quote by Henry Miller

Fame is an illusive thing -- here today, gone tomorrow. The fickle, shallow mob raises its heroes to the pinnacle of approval today and hurls them into oblivion tomorrow at the slightest whim; cheers today, hisses tomorrow; utter forgetfulness in a few months.

Fame is an illusive thing -- here today, gone tomorrow. The

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This quote highlights the transient nature of fame and the fickleness of public opinion. It suggests that fame is short-lived and can be easily lost. The quote criticizes the way society idolizes and celebrates individuals one day, only to discard them the next. It emphasizes the shallow and fleeting nature of the public's admiration and warns against placing too much importance on fame, as it ultimately leads to forgotten heroes and eventual irrelevance.

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