Quote by John Keats
I would jump down Etna for any public good -- but I hate a mawkish

I would jump down Etna for any public good — but I hate a mawkish popularity. – John Keats

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I have been astonished that men could die martyrs for religion – I have shuddered at it. I shudder no more – I could be martyred for my religion – Love is my religion – I could die for that. – John Keats

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Land and sea, weakness and decline are great separators, but death is the great divorcer for ever. – John Keats

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Whatever is popular deserves attention. – James Mackintosh

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I wouldnt say I invented tacky, but I definitely brought it to its present high popularity. – Bette Midler

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Seek not the favor of the multitude; it is seldom got by honest and lawful means. But seek the testimony of few; and number not voices, but weigh them. – Immanuel Kant

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I have never wished to cater to the crowd; for what I know they do not approve, and what they approve I do not know. – Epicurus

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