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“Name and fame! to fly sublime Through the courts, the camps, the schools Is to be the ball of Time, Bandied in the hands of fools.” quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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“Name and fame! to fly sublime Through the courts, the camps, the schools Is to be the ball of Time, Bandied in the hands of fools.”

Alfred Lord Tennyson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Fame and ambition can be fleeting, manipulated by others, leading to loss of control.

In simple terms: Fame is fleeting and controlled by fools.

Key Takeaway

Guard your reputation wisely.

Themes

fame ambition control folly

Mood

reflective cautionary

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • career advancement
  • social media

Key Concepts

Ephemerality power dynamics ego

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true success mean to you?
  • How protect you protect your legacy?
A Different Perspective

Fame can be manipulated by others.

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