Quote by William Shakespeare

As he was valiant, I honor him. But as he was ambitious, I slew him.

As he was valiant, I honor him. But as he was ambitious, I s

Summary

This quote highlights the conflicting emotions one may experience towards an individual, specifically when considering their admirable qualities alongside their ambitious and potentially threatening nature. While the speaker acknowledges and respects the valiant actions of this person, they also express the need to take action to eliminate the threat posed by their ambition. It reinforces the notion that even commendable traits can be overshadowed or counteracted by destructive ambitions, leading to difficult choices having to be made.

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