Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

When you are aspiring to the highest place, it is honorable to reach the second or even the third rank.

When you are aspiring to the highest place, it is honorable

Summary

This quote suggests that aiming for the highest position in life is commendable. However, it also acknowledges that achieving this top position may be challenging and not always possible. Therefore, it is still respectable to attain a lower rank, such as second or third place, instead of giving up entirely. It implies that it is better to continue striving and achieving some level of success, rather than giving up and settling for mediocrity.

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Ambition

By Marcus Tullius Cicero

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