--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Till swollen with cunning, of a…" description: "\"Till swollen with cunning, of a self-conceit, His waxen wings did mount above his reach, And, melting, Heavens conspir'd his overthrow.\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a8/anonymous-1_conceit_till-swollen-with-cunning-of-a-self-conc_1982411.jpg" --- # Till swollen with cunning, of a self-conceit, His waxen… ![“Till swollen with cunning, of a self-conceit, His waxen wings did mount above his reach, And, melting, Heavens conspir'd his overthrow.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a8/anonymous-1_conceit_till-swollen-with-cunning-of-a-self-conc_1982411.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a8/anonymous-1_conceit_till-swollen-with-cunning-of-a-self-conc_1982411.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a8/anonymous-1_conceit_till-swollen-with-cunning-of-a-self-conc_1982411.jpg) > “Till swollen with cunning, of a self-conceit, His waxen wings did mount above his reach, And, melting, Heavens conspir'd his overthrow.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A boastful figure overestimates his abilities, leading to his downfall as his hubris causes his downfall. **In simple terms:** Pride leads to failure. Key Takeaway Check ego before acting. Themes hubris pride downfall Mood cautionary reflective Type aphilosophical warning When to use this quote - career ambition - creative projects - personal relationships - risk taking Key Concepts overconfidence selfdelusion consequences Questions to Reflect On - What are you overestimating? - How can humility protect you? 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