Quote by Voltaire

What a heavy burden is a name that has become too famous.

What a heavy burden is a name that has become too famous.

Summary

This quote suggests that having an extremely famous name can be a burden. When a name becomes renowned, it carries great expectations, attention, and scrutiny, creating a weighty responsibility on the individual associated with it. Their actions and choices can be constantly analyzed, and they might struggle to live up to the reputation established by their name. In this context, having a famous name is seen as a burden due to the pressure and limitations it may impose on one's life and personal freedom.

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