And he that strives to touch the stars, Oft stumbles at a straw.
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"And he that strives to touch the stars, Oft stumbles at a straw." — Edmund Spenser
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And he that strives to touch the stars, Oft stumbles at a straw. — Edmund Spenser
About Edmund Spenser
Edmund Spenser was a Poet from Kingdom of England (1552–1599).
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Who said "And he that strives to touch the stars, Oft stumbles at a straw."?
This quote is attributed to Edmund Spenser, a Poet from Kingdom of England.
When did Edmund Spenser live?
Edmund Spenser lived from 1552 – 1599.