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The slave has but one master, the ambitious man has as many as the

The slave has but one master, the ambitious man has as many as there are persons whose aid may contribute to the advancement of his fortunes. – Jean De La Bruyere

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He who surpasses or subdues mankind, must look down on the hate of those below. – Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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Ambition is not what man does… but what man would do. – Robert Browning

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As falls the dew on quenchless sands, blood only serves to wash ambitions hands. – Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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The noblest spirit is most strongly attracted by the love of glory. – Marcus Tullius Cicero

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