Ambition Quote by Anonymous
“It would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.”
About This Quote
Human desires are often weak, distracted by trivial pleasures, while deeper joy remains unattainable for many.
In simple terms: We are easily distracted from deeper fulfillment.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper purpose beyond fleeting pleasures.
Themes
desire
spirituality
distraction
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- addiction
- relationship choices
- career ambition
Key Concepts
hedonism
existentialism
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- What deeper joy are you ignoring?
- How can you strengthen willpower?
A Different Perspective
True fulfillment may require confronting uncomfortable truths.
![“C.S. Lewis knew this. He believed that we were too easily satisfied with the "lesser joys" of life instead of pressing on to pure, full joy in Christ. He wrote, "We are halfhearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition [and food] when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant…” quote by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ec3/elyse-m-fitzpatrick-14294_happiness_c-s-lewis-knew-this-he-believed-that-we_749324.jpg)
