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“Fool that I was, upon my eagle's wings I bore this wren, till I was tired with soaring, and now he mounts above me.” quote by John Dryden
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“Fool that I was, upon my eagle's wings I bore this wren, till I was tired with soaring, and now he mounts above me.”

John Dryden

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Source Poem: The Medallion, John Dryden, 1692

The speaker, once proud, now feels humbled and overtaken by a higher power.

In simple terms: Pride replaced by humility under greater force.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility when surpassed.

Themes

pride humility power dynamics

Mood

reflective solemn

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • leadership challenges
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

poetry self‑reflection mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What forces humble you?
  • How can humility empower you?
A Different Perspective

May overlook agency.

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