Ambition Quote by Aldous Huxley
“A belief in hell and the knowledge that every ambition is doomed to frustration at the hands of a skeleton have never prevented the majority of human beings from behaving as though death were no more than an unfounded rumor.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Brave New World, 1932
People ignore death's reality, pursuing ambitions despite inevitable frustration.
In simple terms: Denial of death fuels reckless ambition.
Key Takeaway
Recognize mortality to temper goals.
Themes
mortality
ambition
illusion
Mood
cautious
philosophical
Type
reflective
critical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- risk assessment
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
existential dread
human folly
Questions to Reflect On
- What ambitions might be tempered by mortality?
- How does acknowledging death change priorities?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can lead to catastrophic failure.
