Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world; whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers. (Lord Byron)

Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world; whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers.

Lord Byron

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