Famous quote by Sonny Bono

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Dont cling to fame. Youre just borrowing it. Its like money. Youre going to die, and somebody else is going to get it
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"Don't cling to fame. You're just borrowing it. It's like money. You're going to die, and somebody else is going to get it"

- Sonny Bono

About this Quote

This quote by Sonny Bono is a tip to not end up being too connected to popularity or success. Popularity is short lived and momentary, and it is not something that can be kept forever. It resembles money because it can be obtained, but it will become taken away. Bono is advising us that popularity is not something that can be kept permanently, and that it will become handed down to someone else. He is likewise reminding us that death is unavoidable, which no matter how much popularity or success we attain, it will eventually be eliminated. This quote is a tip to take pleasure in the success we have, but to not become too connected to it, as it will become taken away.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sonny Bono between February 16, 1935 and January 5, 1998. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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