Ambition is the golden mean between sloth and greed.

Ambition is overrated — Climbing is performed in the same posture as creeping.

Ambition is like hunger : it obeys no law but its appetite.

Ambition is most aroused by the trumpet-clang of another's fame.

Applause is the spur of noble minds, the aim and end of weak ones.

Applause is more important to deserve than to obtain.

Applause is a manifestation of faith before a speech, of hope during a speech, and generally, at the end of a speech, it's a sign of charity.

Applause is the beginning of abuse.

Arugula is lettuce that wears flannel and rides a single-speed bike.

Arugula is lettuce that tastes like it's mad at you.

Arugula is lettuce that fights back

Arugula is hipster romane