Ambrose Bierce Quote

Renown, n. A degree of distinction between notoriety and fame - a little more supportable than the one and a little more intolerable than the other. Sometimes it is conferred by an unfriendly and inconsiderate hand.

The collected works (ed. 1911)

Renown, n. A degree of distinction between notoriety and fame - a little more supportable than the one and a little more intolerable than the other....

Renown, n. A degree of distinction between notoriety and fame - a little more supportable than the one and a little more intolerable than the other....

Renown, n. A degree of distinction between notoriety and fame - a little more supportable than the one and a little more intolerable than the other....

Renown, n. A degree of distinction between notoriety and fame - a little more supportable than the one and a little more intolerable than the other....