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He breathes into it the fire of his own courage; a daring and desperate thirst for glory; an ardour panting for great enterprises, for all the storm and bustle and hurricane of life.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “He breathes into it the fire of his own courage; a daring and desperate thirst for glory; an ardour panting for great…”
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This passage describes the transformative power of ambition and courage, suggesting how they can alter one's character and desires.
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