The greater the artist, the greater the doubt. Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation p
A writer doesn't dream of riches and fame, though those things are nice. A true writer longs to leave behind a piece of themselves, something that withstands the test of time and is passed down for ge...
it's all a popularity contest, which unfortunately often has more to do with good looks rather than actual talent.
Blame me not for my mistakes, for that's common, but surely do for my achievements which I'm equally unaware of.
Back then: to be regarded as well-known, one had to be great. Today: to be regarded as great, one has to be well-known.
O Woman - Allah has made you the Queen of Piety and Modesty, Don't belittle yourself to be the slave of unlawful admiration and mortal fame & fortune.
Sarcasm is the new staircase to stardom.
NEVER SACRIFICE YOUR VALUES & MORALS FOR RICHES OR FAME. IT'S A PAYMENT THAT'S NON-REFUNDABLE
I'm old enough to have lived in a country where, if you were willing to work hard, you could have a fairly nice life. You could support your family, and even get a shot at owning your own home. But yo...
Back then: to be paid more, one needed to increase the number of things that are by him known. Today: to be paid more, one needs to increase the number of people by whom he is known.