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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.

Topics: Altogether Ambition Desire Directing Great Instrument Leading Man Peculiar Real Seems Speech Superiority

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Nationality: Scottish

Type: Economist

Born: June 5th, 1723

Died: July 17th, 1790

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