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Whether we fall by ambition, blood, or lust, like diamonds we are cut with our own dust
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"Whether we fall by ambition, blood, or lust, like diamonds we are cut with our own dust"

- John Webster

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This quote by John Webster speaks with the concept that our own actions and choices can lead to our downfall. It recommends that no matter how we fall, whether it be through aspiration, violence, or lust, we are eventually accountable for our own destruction. The metaphor of diamonds being cut with their own dust suggests that our own actions are what form us and ultimately lead to our downfall. This quote serves as a suggestion that we are responsible for our own actions and that we ought to bear in mind the decisions we make. It is a warning to be familiar with our own ambitions and desires, and to be knowledgeable about the consequences of our actions. Eventually, this quote functions as a reminder that we are accountable for our own fate and that we must be mindful of the choices we make.

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John Webster This quote is written / told by John Webster between 1578 AC and 1634 AC. He was a famous Playwright from England. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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