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Quote by Adam Smith about ambition, real estate, man

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Great ambition, the desire of real superiority, of leading and directing, seems to be altogether peculiar to man, and speech is the great instrument of ambition.

Adam Smith
Quote by Adam Smith about ambition, real estate, man.
Adam Smith

Adam Smith 1723-1790, scotish economist and philosopher

Was born on: 05 jun 1723.
Died on 17 jul 1790, at 67 years old.
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