• The slave has but one master, the ambitious man has as many as there are persons whose aid may contribute to the advancement of his fortunes.

  Jean de la Bruyère
  French writer 1645-1696
  

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1. advancement
2. fortunes
3. whose

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The slave has but one master, the ambitious man has as many as there are persons whose aid may contribute to the advancement of his fortunes. by : Jean de la Bruyère

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