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(a) "Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them." – Napoleon Bonaparte.

Stating examples, mention the rulers (i) who have harmed society and country, (ii) who worked for the development of society and country.

(b) "If a country is to be corruption-free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother, and the teacher." – A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Analyse.