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He was not without ambitions for himself; but they were always subordinate in him to the love of party and friends.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “He was not without ambitions for himself; but they were always subordinate in him to the love of party and friends.”
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This quote reveals his ambition while highlighting his loyalty to his party and friends.
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