A wise man is cured of ambition by ambition itself; his...

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A wise man is cured of ambition by ambition itself; his aim is so exalted that riches, office, fortune and favour cannot satisfy him.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about wealth, ambition, man.

Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson 1709 - 1784, english author

Was born on: 18 sep 1709.
Died on 13 dec 1784, at 75 years old.

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