All men cannot come out first each time. When you’ve reached the highest step on fame’s ladder, you’ll find it hard to keep your footing and fall mor… - Decimus Laberius

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All men cannot come out first each time. When you’ve reached the highest step on fame’s ladder, you’ll find it hard to keep your footing and fall more quickly than you rise: I fell, and so will the one who follows: fame belongs to no one man.

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About Decimus Laberius

Decimus Laberius (c. 105 – 43 BC) was a Roman eques and writer of mimes (farces), known for his caustic wit.

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