Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
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Ambition is pitiless. Any merit that it cannot use it finds despicable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ambition drives individuals to use talents and merits, often disregarding those that do not serve its purpose.
Eleanor Rooseveltβs quote highlights the ruthless nature of ambition. It suggests that true ambition relentlessly pursues goals, viewing any skills or qualities that do not contribute to its aims as worthless. This reflects a stark reality in which ambition can be both a powerful force for achievement and a harsh critic of anything perceived as irrelevant.
Themes
AmbitionMeritSuccessDriveDetermination
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing dreams, one could quote this to emphasize the importance of relentless ambition.
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