Quote by John Dryden

Fool that I was, upon my eagle's wings I bore this wren, till I was tired with soaring, and now he mounts above me.

Fool that I was, upon my eagle's wings I bore this wren, til

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This quote portrays a sense of regret and foolishness. The person speaking is comparing themselves to an eagle, carrying a small bird (wren) on their wings. They initially held the wren in high regard but eventually grew weary. Now, they realize that the wren has surpassed them and risen higher than they ever could. This quote reflects the speaker's disappointment in themselves for wasting time and energy on something that ultimately exceeded their own achievements.

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