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J. De La Bruyere

A slave has but one master; an ambitious man has as many masters as there are people who may be useful in bettering his position.

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J. De La Bruyere

The slave has but one master, the ambitious man has as many as there are persons whose aid may contribute to the advancement of his fortunes. www.english-slang.com

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