Quote by Virgil

Fame hides her head among the clouds.

Fame hides her head among the clouds.

Summary

This quote suggests that fame is elusive and often seen as inaccessible. It implies that fame is something distant and unreachable, just like clouds in the sky. People who desire fame may strive for it, but ultimately find it hard to grasp or maintain. It portrays fame as a paradoxical concept, where those who achieve it often become distant and disconnected from reality, while those who seek it constantly strive to reach it but struggle to do so.

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