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

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