A pinch of notoriety will do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Crisp suggests that a small amount of notoriety is beneficial or sufficient.
- In plain terms
- Being a little famous or infamous is useful.
- What can you take from it?
- Some level of fame helps in life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is being famous always good?
- How much attention do you want?
Another view
Notoriety can have negative consequences.
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