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A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself. The one produces aspiration; the other ambition, which is the way in which a vulgar man aspires.

Quote by Marcus Aurelius about aspiration, ambition, man, vulgarity, idea

Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about heroism, drinking, man

All art constantly aspires towards the condition of music.

Quote by Walter Pater about art, music, magic

There are no limits for the thought which is born in a wonderful way and aspires to the fact-of-the-being-in-the-world. The real clock of life which is the very-fact-of-the-being-in-the-being.

Quote by Dumitru Găleşanu about love