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A young man without ambition is an old man waiting to be
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"A young man without ambition is an old man waiting to be"

- Steven Brust

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This quote by Steven Brust talks to the value of ambition in life. It suggests that without aspiration, an individual will not have the ability to attain their goals and will stay stagnant. The quote indicates that aspiration is the essential to success and that without it, an individual will not be able to reach their full capacity. It also implies that aspiration is something that must be cultivated from a young age, as it is much easier to develop ambition when one is young. The quote also recommends that without ambition, an individual will stay in the very same place and will not be able to advance in life. It is a tip that aspiration is essential for success and that without it, an individual will not have the ability to reach their goals.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Steven Brust somewhere between November 23, 1955 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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