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Napoleon Bonaparte

Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them.

Napoleon Bonaparte

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Having strong ambition shows a powerful personality, but it does not guarantee whether someone's actions will be positive or negative. The outcome depends entirely on the moral values and beliefs that guide their decisions.

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