It is a kind of fiery love of fame, love of distinction that leads men and women of a certain type to pursue their ambitions in public life, in the public space.

那是一种对名声的热爱，对卓越的热爱,引领特定男女,去追求他们在公共人生，公共场域中的抱负。

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To cope with it, they urged human beings to restrain their overarching ambitions.

为了解决这一问题,希腊人力劝人们抑制过度膨胀的欲望

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