Quote by Mark Twain

Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident; the only earthly certainty is oblivion

Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident; the only earthly ce

Summary

This quote suggests that fame and popularity are temporary and fleeting. It argues that fame is elusive like a vapor and popularity can be an unpredictable accident rather than something one can control. The only certainty in life, according to the quote, is the inevitability of oblivion or being forgotten. It highlights the transience of worldly success and encourages attention to more lasting values or legacies beyond fame or popularity.

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By Mark Twain

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