NOTORIETY, n. The fame of one's competitor for public honors. The kind of renown most accessible and acceptable to mediocrity. A Jacob's-ladder leading to the vaudeville stage, with angels ascending and descending. - Ambrose Bierce

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Ambrose Bierce: "NOTORIETY, n. The fame of one's competitor for public honors. The kind of renown most accessible and acceptable to mediocrity. A Jacob's-ladder leading to the vaudeville stage, with angels ascending and descending."

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Acceptable	Accessible	Angels	Ascending
Competitor	Descending	Fame	Honors
Jacobsladder	Kind	Leading	Mediocrity
Most	Notoriety	Ones	Public
Renown	Stage	Vaudeville

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