^^^^^Explanation--Ambition is the desire, whereby all the
emotions (cf. III. xxvii. and xxxi.) are fostered and
strengthened; therefore this emotion can with difficulty be
overcome. For, so long as a man is bound by any desire,
he is at the same time necessarily bound by this. "The best
men," says Cicero, "are especially led by honour. Even
philosophers, when they write a book contemning honour,
sign their names thereto," and so on.
XLV. "Luxury" is excessive desire, or even love of living
sumptuously.
XLVI. "Intemperance" is the excessive desire and love
of drinking.