William Putnam, Ambition
From Kaminski Handwriting Collection
William Putnam, Ambition
AMBITION.
Be not too fond of Honour Wealth or fame
Since none of these can beutify ye Mind
But may Ambition & your Pride proclaim
And render you the Jest of Human-kind
When true Humility without all these,
May make you Happy & shall make you please
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William Putnam. 1813.
Writer
- William Putnam
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- Date written
- 1813
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- Collection
- Free Library of Philadelphia, Rare Book Department
- Children's Collection, Calligraphy
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