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Ambition is a lust that is never quenched, but grows more inflamed and madder by enjoyment.
Ambition is a lust that is never quenched, but grows more inflamed and madder by enjoyment.
Ambition is pitiless. Any merit that it cannot use it finds despicable.
Ambition is pitiless. Any merit that it cannot use it finds despicable.
Though ambition in itself is a vice, it often is also the parent of virtue.
Though ambition in itself is a vice, it often is also the parent of virtue.
 If at great things thou would'st arrive,
 Get riches first, get wealth, and treasure heap,
  Not difficult, read more 
 If at great things thou would'st arrive,
 Get riches first, get wealth, and treasure heap,
  Not difficult, if thou hearken to me;
   Riches are mine, fortune is in my hand,
    They whom I favor thrive in wealth amain,
     While virtue, valor, wisdom, sit in want. 
I want to work with the top people, because only they have the courage and the confidence and the risk- read more
I want to work with the top people, because only they have the courage and the confidence and the risk- seeking profile that you need.
Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
When you go in search of honey you must expect to be stung by bees.
When you go in search of honey you must expect to be stung by bees.
 They please, are pleas'd, they give to get esteem
 Till, seeming blest, they grow to what they seem.  
 They please, are pleas'd, they give to get esteem
 Till, seeming blest, they grow to what they seem. 
The noblest spirit is most strongly attracted by the love of glory.
The noblest spirit is most strongly attracted by the love of glory.