Robert BrowningAh, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for?
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Being able to reach far for something is an admirable quality, but it’s not always wise. When your reach exceeds your grasp, you’ll only end up falling short.
Source: Men And Women And Other Poems
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