Quote by William Shakespeare

Glory is like a circle in the water, Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself, Till by broad spreading it disperses to naught.

Glory is like a circle in the water, Which never ceaseth to

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This quote suggests that glory is fleeting and temporary. It compares glory to a circle in water, which initially appears small but gradually expands. However, just as ripples in water eventually fade away, glory also disperses and diminishes over time. The quote implies that the pursuit of glory, though enticing, ultimately leads to nothingness, emphasizing the transitory nature of fame or recognition.

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