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Celebrity is the chastisement of merit and the punishment of talent.
Emily Dickinson
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— Emily Dickinson

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Emily Dickinson was a Poet from United States (1830–1886).

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Who said "Celebrity is the chastisement of merit and the punishment of talent."?
This quote is attributed to Emily Dickinson, a Poet from United States.
When did Emily Dickinson live?
Emily Dickinson lived from 1830 – 1886.