— Orison Swett Marden"Nothing else so destroys the power to stand alone as the habit of leaning upon others. If you lean, you will never be strong or original. Stand alone or bury your ambition to be somebody in the world."
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This quotation examines the core nature of Ambition as articulated by Orison Swett Marden. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Ambition provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.
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