Ambition Quote by Albert Einstein

“Possessions, outward success, publicity, luxury - to me these have always been contemptible. I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is…

— Albert Einstein

“A person functioning exclusively in the Cartesian mode may be free from manifest symptoms but cannot be considered mentally healthy. Such individuals typically lead…

— Fritjof Capra

“ In many instances, a preoccupation with appearances--unrealistic social expectations, impossible standards--can be the single largest barrier to a satisfying social life. ”

— Jonathan Berent

The trite objects of human efforts-possessions, superficial success, luxury-have always seemed contemptible to me.

— Albert Einstein

We have the pleasures suitable to our lot; let us not usurp those of greatness. Ours are more natural and all the more solid…

— Michel de Montaigne

As far as I am concerned, ambition is the most dangerous occupation in the world. I have never been ambitious, or if I have,…

— Marco Pierre White

We find personal success and great, if not enduring, influence on the outer fashioning of the world allotted to the violent, the passionate individual…

— Richard Wagner

I have reached the stage now where luxury is not in fine possessions but in carefree possessions, and the greatest luxury of all would…

— Nan Fairbrother

“We as ambitious human beings can maintain self respect by influencing ourselves to behave as civil human beings and focus on our long term…

— Saaif Alam

“Ambition is your own yoke, not His! And the lust of wealth, the desire for power, the craving for human love—all that is a…

— Jennifer Dukes Lee

A glamorous life is quite different to a life of luxury. I don’t need luxury. For years, I was practically broke but I was…

— Lady Gaga

“Another misconception is that desires are insatiable. Admittedly, for the small segment of society that is clinically deranged, this statement may not hold true.…

— Marvin H. McIntyre