Samuel Johnson - A wise man is cured of ambiti...

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

Samuel Johnson

English Author

Born: Sep 18, 1709

Died: Dec 13, 1784

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