He that strives to touch the starts, oft stumbles at a straw.

Meaning of the quote

The quote means that people who aim too high and try to achieve big things can sometimes struggle with small, simple tasks. If you focus all your energy on reaching for the stars, you might end up tripping over something on the ground. It's important to balance your big dreams with taking care of the small, everyday things in your life.

About Edmund Spenser

Edmund Spenser was an English poet known for his epic poem ‘The Faerie Queene’, which celebrated the Tudor dynasty and Queen Elizabeth I. He is considered one of the greatest poets in the English language, renowned for his masterful use of language and poetic technique.

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