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Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds
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"Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds"

- Oscar Wilde

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This quote by Oscar Wilde speaks to the power of ambition and its ability to drive us to achievement. It suggests that aspiration is the beginning point for any kind of development or development. Without ambition, we would not have the inspiration to pursue something greater. Ambition is the stimulate that ignites our enthusiasm and encourages us to grab our goals. It is the driving force behind our desire to achieve success and make a positive effect on the world. Ambition is the structure of all worthy pursuits, and it is vital for us to cultivate it in order to reach our complete capacity. Without ambition, we would be not able to reach our greatest aspirations and make an enduring effect.

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Oscar Wilde This quote is written / told by Oscar Wilde between October 16, 1854 and November 30, 1900. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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