When once a man has made celebrity necessary to his happiness, he has put it in the power of the weakest and most timourous malignity, if not to take away his satisfaction, at least to withhold it. His enemies may indulge their pride by airy negligence a

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone becomes fixated on achieving fame or being well-known, they become vulnerable to the criticisms and actions of others, even those who might not possess strong abilities or confidence. By making fame a key component of their happiness, individuals give their adversaries the ability to manipulate their emotions and withhold their satisfaction. This vulnerable fixation on celebrity allows enemies to undermine someone's contentment by casually dismissing or neglecting their achievements.