He had often noticed that six months' oblivion amounts to newspaper-death, and that resurrection is rare. Nothing is easier, if a man wants it, than rest, profound as the grave.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Public interest in a person fades quickly without constant visibility, making a return to relevance difficult.
- In plain terms
- If you disappear from the news for six months, people forget you.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay visible to maintain public relevance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does relevance require constant noise?
- What lasts longer?
Another view
Lasting impact can survive without constant visibility.
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