“The cheat ambition, eager to espouse dominion, courts it with a lying show, and shines in borrowed pomp to serve a turn.”
Quote by Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey
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Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey
Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey, was an outstanding judge. Born on October 23, 1773, and died on January 26, 1850, he is renowned for his significant contributions to the legal field, particularly in the development of the Scottish legal system. more
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