Ambition breaks the ties of blood, and forgets the obligations of gratitude.
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In my opinion, he only may be truly said to live and enjoy his being who is engaged in some laudable pursuit, and acquires a name by some illustrious action, or useful art.
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They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.
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Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay.
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No mortal man has ever served at the same time his passions and his best interests.
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Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible.
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