Quote by Edward George BulwerLytton

Happy is the man who hath never known what it is to taste of fame --to have it is a purgatory, to want it is a Hell!

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Summary

This quote suggests that true happiness can be found in a life without fame. The speaker argues that achieving fame is a torturous experience, akin to purgatory, while desiring fame but not attaining it is even worse, resembling a state of hell. The quote hints at the burdens and challenges that come with fame, such as loss of privacy, the pressure to maintain public image, and the potential for constant judgment and scrutiny. Ultimately, the quote implies that living a simple and unassuming life can bring greater contentment than the fleeting and burdensome nature of fame.

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By Edward George BulwerLytton

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