Quotes by Walpole, Horace

It was said of old Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, that she never puts >>

The wisest prophets make sure of the event first. >>

Men are sent into the world with bills of credit, and seldom draw to t >>

Quotations about Ambition

I too must attempt a way by which I can raise myself above the ground, >>

Though ambition in itself is a vice, it often is also the parent of vi >>

When ambition ends, happiness begins. >>

Oh that I were seated as high as my ambition, I'd place my naked foot on the necks of monarchs.

Walpole, Horace