Thursday, October 3, 2013

"Celebrity is the chastisement of merit and the punishment of talent."

"I wish I was famous" many people say. Others say be careful what you wish for. This quote is saying that being a celebrity is a terrible burden. I disagree, I think it is a responsibility. You do not have to be part of an Empire but you do have to mean or represent something when you are being looked up to. You should always be an idol and model of righteousness even in your mistakes, not twerking on a married man on national television. You have to always be a symbol for something. Andrew Carnegie once explained the unwritten or unspoken job of the wealthy in his speech, the Gospel of Wealth. However, many celebrities take their wealth and use it to show how imperfect they are. Being a celebrity is not a burden, it is a blessing, you have the ability to set trends and make the world a better place. However, no one really chooses to do that. Maybe, one celebrity can use their voice or actions to make a difference.

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