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Yet after all, as I've said already, Fame is but fume, a motion of the mind, A very pleasant draught, but somewhat heady, As many oft have found and yet may find; Its only fault is that it makes unsteady Our very best resolves and seems design'd, Just like most good things as Champaign and Hock; Only to make us go off on half-cock.

Various - L'Illustration, No. 0012, 20 Mai 1843