Ambition Quote by Anthony Trollope
“Your man with a thin skin, a vehement ambition, a scrupulous conscience, and a sanguine desire for rapid improvement is never a happy, and seldom a fortunate politician.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Way We Live Now, 1875
A politician with fragile ego, intense drive, strict morals, and eager ambition rarely finds happiness or luck.
In simple terms: Sensitive, ambitious, moral politicians often lack joy and fortune.
Key Takeaway
Self‑awareness may improve political well‑being.
Themes
politics
personality
ambition
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- campaign leadership
- policy making
- public service
Key Concepts
ego
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a politician thrive without ambition?
- How does personal integrity affect political success?
A Different Perspective
Success also depends on external factors beyond personality.
