Quote by Sebastian Roch Nicolas Chamfort

Celebrity is the advantage of being known to people who we don't know, and who don't know us.

Celebrity is the advantage of being known to people who we d

Summary

This quote suggests that celebrity is when one becomes known to individuals who are complete strangers and have no personal connection with them. It implies that fame or recognition comes from people who have no knowledge of one's true self or personal life. The quote implies that celebrity status can provide social advantages, such as attention and popularity, while at the same time highlighting the inherent disconnect between the public image of a celebrity and their actual identity.

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By Sebastian Roch Nicolas Chamfort

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