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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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Ambition. An overmastering desire to be vilified by enemies while living and made ridiculous by friends when dead. – Ambrose Bierce

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When you are aspiring to the highest place, it is honorable to reach the second or even the third rank. – Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Tis not what man does which exalts him, but what man Would do! – Robert Browning

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