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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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Hasty climbers have sudden falls. – Italian Proverb

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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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No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings. – William Blake

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Very few people are ambitious in the sense of having a specific image of what they want to achieve. Most peoples sights are only toward the next run, the next increment of money. – Judith M. Bardwick

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