Even when the most selfish of human passions, the love of power or the love of fame, is the stimulant of the soldier's career, he must at least be ready for the supreme sacrifice--the willingness to give his life, if need be, for the object he is pursuing.
Hoar highlights the soldier's readiness to make the ultimate sacrifice for their cause, even when motivated by personal ambition.
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