Quote by Horace Walpole

Oh that I were seated as high as my ambition, I'd place my naked foot on the necks of monarchs.


Oh that I were seated as high as my ambition, I'd place my n

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This quote expresses a deep desire for power and ambition. The speaker longs to be in a position of authority, elevated above even the most powerful individuals such as monarchs. The use of the phrase "place my naked foot on the necks of monarchs" symbolizes dominance and control, highlighting the speaker's ambition to establish themselves as superior and to exert power over others. It reflects a yearning to surpass societal hierarchies and achieve great success at any cost.

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