“Though ambition in itself is a vice, it often is also the parent of virtue.”
Quote by Edgar Quinet
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Edgar Quinet
Edgar Quinet was a French historian, philosopher, and writer, born on February 17, 1803, and died on March 27, 1875. His works covered a wide range of subjects, including history, philosophy, and literary criticism. more
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