Ambition Quote by Anonymous

Ambition is an expensive impulse, one that requires an enormous investment of emotional capital. Like any investment, it can pay off in countless different…

— Jeffrey Kluger

Ambition is the subtlest beast of the intellectual and moral field. It is wonderfully adroit in concealing itself from its owner.

— John Adams

Ambition is at the very core of success and extraordinary achievement. Unlike greed, it's a powerful, creative and constructive force.

— Jim Rohn

Ambition is your inner voice that tells you, you can, and should, strive to go beyond your circumstances or situation in life.

— Lloyd Blankfein

Ambition is a kind of fire that is burning within and must not be doused until you reach your goal.

— Damian Coleman

I think ambition is a desire for recognition. People want to be special. I think ambition can take in a whole package of things,…

— James Wolcott

Ambition is an uncomfortable companion many times. He creates a discontent with present surroundings and achievements; he is never satisfied but always pressing forward…

— Lyndon B. Johnson

Ambition is the desire to go forward and improve one's condition. It is a burning flame that lights up the life of the individual…

— Marcus Garvey

Ambition is one of the ungovernable passions of the human heart. The love of power is insatiable and uncontrollable.

— John Adams

I think that "ambition" is a weird and often negatively used word.

— Tania James

Ambition can be a disease, and it feeds on itself.

— Rebecca Miller

Ambition is a funny thing. You can completely screw yourself with it if you're not careful.

— Simon Le Bon