All my ambition is, I own, to profit and to please…
“All my ambition is, I own, to profit and to please unknown; like streams supplied from springs below, which scatter blessings as they go.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker desires profit and pleasure, likening it to streams that bless as they flow.
In simple terms: Seek profit and pleasure that benefit others.
Key Takeaway
Pursue generous ambition.
Themes
ambition
profit
pleasure
nature
generosity
flow
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
ambition:1
blessing:1
blessings:1
my ambition:0
please:0
profit:1
spring:0
streams:0
ambition profit:0
streams supplied:0
like streams:0
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- philanthropy
- creative projects
- personal goals
Key Concepts
economics
ethics
environment
abundance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can profit be aligned with societal good?
- What does “blessing” mean in this context?
A Different Perspective
May overlook ethical concerns of profit‑driven motives.