We go to gain a little patch of ground that hath in it no profit but the name.

Summary

This quote suggests that there are times when humans strive to possess something insignificant, merely for the sake of having it. It highlights the idea that sometimes we relentlessly pursue things that may have no real value or benefit, but we desire them simply because they carry a certain status or reputation. It implies that our actions are not always driven by logic or practicality, but by a superficial need to acquire and possess things, regardless of their potential usefulness.

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