Can a king's pride crumble like sand?

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Can a king's pride crumble like sand?

Imagine a king building a grand statue to show off his power. Over time, the statue gets worn out and eventually disappears.

The king's grand statue, symbolizing his power, gradually decays and vanishes. This represents the inevitable decay of power over time.

Example

The king's statue, once towering and majestic, is now just a broken piece in the sand.

Remember this

Power, no matter how grand, inevitably decays and fades away.

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