Quote by Wilson Mizner

Popularity is exhausting. The life of the party almost always winds up in a corner with an overcoat over him.

Popularity is exhausting. The life of the party almost alway

Summary

This quote emphasizes the tiring nature of popularity. Despite being the center of attention, the popular individual is eventually overwhelmed and seeks seclusion. This implies that being the life of the party requires constant social engagement and the need to maintain a certain image, which ultimately drains one's energy. It suggests that the glamorous, outward image of popularity often hides feelings of exhaustion or loneliness felt by those who bear its burden.

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