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To be ambitious of true honor, of the true glory and perfection of our natures, is the very principle and incentive of v
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"To be ambitious of true honor, of the true glory and perfection of our natures, is the very principle and incentive of virtue"

- Walter Scott

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Scotland Flag This quote is written / told by Walter Scott between August 14, 1771 and September 21, 1832. He/she was a famous Novelist from Scotland. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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