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" tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber-upward turns his face; But when he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did... "
The Theatre, a monthly review and magazine. Vol.1-new [4th] - Page 67
1881
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A collection of printed papers relating to Durham school made by H. Holden ...

Durham city, sch - 1852 - 486 pages
...ambition's ladder, Whereto the climbcr-upwards turns his face : But when he ouce attains the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks...clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend : So Сшзаг may ; Then, lest he may, prevent. And, since the quarrel Will bear no colour for the...
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The Wisdom and Genius of Shakespeare: Comprising Moral Philosophy ...

William Shakespeare - 1853 - 608 pages
...— ii. 2. 168. Ccesar's ambition, Lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber-upward turns his face : But when he once attains the utmost...scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend. 29 — ii. 1. 169. Rome's ambition resisted. You must know, Till the injurious Romans did extort This...
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The Works of William Shakespeare: Comprising His Dramatic and ..., Volume 2

William Shakespeare - 1853 - 596 pages
...reason. But 'tis a common proof,1 That lowliness is voung ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber-upward 4u5uqs t : So Cajsar may ; Then, lest he may, prevent. And, since the quarrel Will bear no colour for the thing...
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The plays of Shakspere, carefully revised [by J.O.] with ..., Part 167, Volume 2

William Shakespeare - 1853 - 832 pages
...ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber-upward turns his face : But when he once attains the upmost mage sweet, So C'œsar may : Then, lest he may, prevent. And, since the quarrel Will bear no colour for the thing...
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Dictionary of Shakespearian Quotations: Exhibiting the Most Forcible ...

William Shakespeare - 1853 - 444 pages
...ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber upward turns his face ; But when he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks...scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend. JC ii. 4. Ye gods, it doth amaze me, A man of such a feeble temper should So get the start of the majestic...
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The Works of Shakespeare: the Text Carefully Restored According to the First ...

William Shakespeare - 1855 - 630 pages
...ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber-upward turns his face ; But, when he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks...clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend.4 So Ca?sar may : Then, lest he may, prevent : and, since the quarrel Will bear no colour for...
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Great Truths by Great Authors: A Dictionary of Aids to Reflection ...

1856 - 570 pages
...Ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber upward turns his face ; But when he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the Ladder turns his back, Looks...scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend. . — Shakspeare. INGRATITUDE ! thou marble-hearted Fiend, More hideous, when thou show'st thee in...
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Laconics, Or, The Best Words of the Best Authors: In Three Volumes, Volume 2

1856 - 372 pages
...ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber-upward turns his face : But when he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks...scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend. Shakspeare. DCCXXXL The most necessary talent in a man of conversation, which is what we ordinarily...
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The works of William Shakspere. Knight's Cabinet ed., with ..., Volume 10

William Shakespeare - 1856 - 464 pages
...— " When, Harry, when I" A common expression of impatience. He then unto the ladder turns his hack, Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend : So Caesar may ; , Then, lest he may, prevent. And, since the quarrel Will bear no colour lor the...
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The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded

Delia Salter Bacon - 1857 - 706 pages
...reason. But 't is a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber upward turns his face : But when he once attains the utmost...clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend : So Caesar may ; Then, lest he may, PREVENT. And, since the quarrel, Will bear no colour for the thing...
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