Quote by Jonathan Swift

Ambition often puts Men upon doing the meanest offices; so climbing is performed in the same position with creeping.

Ambition often puts Men upon doing the meanest offices; so c

Summary

This quote suggests that ambition can lead people to engage in degrading or unscrupulous activities in order to achieve their goals. It compares the act of climbing to that of creeping, implying that individuals driven by ambition may resort to similar methods and tactics, disregarding moral principles. The quote highlights how ambition can sometimes compromise one's integrity and push them to perform actions that they may not consider honorable or ethical.

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Ambition

By Jonathan Swift

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