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3. See the man of ambition.
He longs for greatness – for that
kind of consideration which
comes from office & high station –
from the possession of power –
from applauded achievment [achievement].

For this he nurses all his feelings
nerves all his Strength.
No glow in his bosom for aught
else – – Resists hunger, thirst, heat, cold,
– forsakes home & friends – braves
hardships – & rushes upon danger –
for mere station, for brief renown.
He becomes not only lean in
soul – but in body also – and