[A]mbition should be spoken of as not the last, but the fir… - Alfred Austin

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[A]mbition should be spoken of as not the last, but the first infirmity of noble minds, of which they gradually purge themselves as they grow more mature.

Alfred Austin

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Alfred Austin DL (30 May 1835 – 2 June 1913) was an English poet who was appointed Poet Laureate in 1896.

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Is life worth living? Yes, so long
As Spring revives the year,
And hails us with the cuckoo's song,
To show that she is here;

Who once has doubted never quite believes.

Why should you,
Because the world is foolish, not be wise?

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