Ambition Quote by Abigail Adams
“How difficult the task to quench the fire and the pride of private ambition, and to sacrifice ourselves and all our hopes and expectations to the public weal! How few have souls capable of so noble an undertaking!”
About This Quote
A call to subl personal ambition and pride for the greater good, urging self‑sacrifice and collective responsibility.
In simple terms: Self‑sacrifice for public welfare
Key Takeaway
Personal pride hinders societal progress
Themes
selflessness
public duty
ambition
sacrifice
civic virtue
Mood
inspirational
determined
hopeful
Type
aphoristic
rhetorical
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- community activism
- philanthropy
- social reform
Key Concepts
individual vs collective
moral duty
social responsibility
Practical Applications
- policy advocacy
- public service initiatives
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal ambitions must be set aside for the common good?
- How can societies nurture selfless leadership?
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