Quote by William Hazlitt

The love of fame is almost another name for the love of excellence; or it is the ambition to attain the highest excellence, sanctioned by the highest authority, that of time.

The love of fame is almost another name for the love of exce

Summary

This quote suggests that the desire for fame is closely tied to the desire for achieving excellence. It implies that individuals who seek fame are ultimately driven by their ambition to reach the highest level of achievement in their chosen field. Furthermore, the quote suggests that this pursuit of excellence is validated by the passage of time, as time is seen as the ultimate authority that determines the true value and significance of one's accomplishments.

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By William Hazlitt

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