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What is fame? The advantage of being known by people of whom you yourself know nothing, and for whom you care as little.

What is fame? The advantage of being known by people of whom

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This quote by American writer and philosopher Nicolas Chamfort reflects on the superficial nature of fame. It suggests that fame involves being recognized and known by strangers who have no personal connection or significance in our lives, and reciprocally, we have no real concern for them. It emphasizes the emptiness and detachment embedded in the pursuit of fame, portraying it as a pursuit of validation from individuals who ultimately hold no true importance.

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