If you have a success you have it for the wrong reasons. If you become popular it is always because of the worst aspects of your work.

Summary

This quote suggests that true success and popularity often come as a result of negative or lesser qualities of one's work. It implies that if someone achieves success, it may be due to factors that are unrelated to the actual merit or quality of their work. Additionally, it implies that gaining popularity is often a result of focusing on and promoting the unfavorable aspects of one's work rather than the more valuable and substantial components. In essence, the quote questions the authenticity and underlying reasons behind success and popularity.