Nobody holds a good opinion of a man who has a low opinion of himself.
Anthony TrollopeRead
It is a grand thing to rise in the world. The ambition to do so is the very salt of the earth. It is the parent of all enterprise, and the cause of all improvement.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ambition is essential for achieving greatness and driving progress.
This quote emphasizes the importance of ambition in personal and societal growth. Anthony Trollope suggests that rising in the world is an admirable pursuit, as it fuels innovation and improvement, positioning ambition as the foundation of all entrepreneurial efforts and advancements in life.
Themes
AmbitionSuccessImprovementEnterpriseGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth and career advancement.
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