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Ambition and avarice are the leading springs which generally actuate the restless mind.
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The quote says that ambition and greed are often the main forces driving an unsettled mind. “Leading springs” is a metaphor for the strongest motives behind a person’s actions. The wording “generally” leaves room for other motives, but presents the desire for achievement and wealth as especially common sources of restlessness.
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