Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Fame is not just. She never finely or discriminatingly praises, but coarsely hurrahs.

Fame is not just. She never finely or discriminatingly prais

Summary

This quote suggests that fame is an unjust phenomenon. It highlights that fame does not evaluate or appreciate people's qualities or talents in a fair and nuanced manner. Instead, it simply applauds and celebrates without much thought or consideration. The quote implies that fame can be superficial and lacking in discernment, prioritizing popularity rather than recognizing true merit.

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Fame

By Henry David Thoreau

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