I have no spur To prick the sides of my intent, but only Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself And falls on the other. (William Shakespeare)

I have no spur To prick the sides of my intent, but only Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself And falls on the other.

William Shakespeare

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