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Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need
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"Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need"

- Ben Jonson

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This quote by Ben Jonson recommends that aspiration is a more effective incentive than need. He suggests that when people are driven by ambition, they are most likely to be dependable and reliable than when they are driven by necessity. This might be translated as a caution versus relying too heavily on people who are just encouraged by need, as they may not be as dependable as those who are driven by aspiration. It might likewise be analyzed as a call to action, motivating individuals to strive for more than simply what is needed and to pursue their ambitions. Ultimately, this quote suggests that ambition is an effective incentive and can result in more reliable and credible results.

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Ben Jonson This quote is written / told by Ben Jonson between June 11, 1572 and August 6, 1637. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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