Quote by Thomas Paine

The final event to himself has been, that as he rose like a rocket, he fell like the stick.

The final event to himself has been, that as he rose like a

Summary

This quote is implying that the person being referred to initially experienced great success, comparable to a rocket soaring through the sky. However, their journey of success abruptly came to an end, likened to a stick falling back down to earth after a rocket launch. It suggests that this person's rise and fall was swift and dramatic, highlighting the contrast between their initial triumphs and subsequent downfall.

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By Thomas Paine

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