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Lord Byron

Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Lord Byron is saying that people admire those who achieve success quickly, but such rapid rises are often as unstable and insignificant as light, easily scattered things like dust or feathers. He suggests that quick success does not necessarily mean true value or lasting importance.

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