Quote by William Gilmore Simms

He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.

He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of ce

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to gain fame, one must not be fearful of criticism. Fear of being judged or criticized stifles creativity and hampers intellectual growth. To achieve greatness, one must be willing to take risks, express their ideas boldly, and be unafraid of potential backlash. This quote emphasizes the importance of resilience in the face of criticism and highlights that true genius is not built on appeasing others, but on having the courage to stay true to oneself and one's ideas.

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