Ambition Quote by Anuradha Roy
““A veritable atlas. What rivers of desire, what mountains of ambition. Want, want, hope, hope, this is what your palm say, your palm is nothing but an atlas of impossible longings.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Earthspinner by Anuradha Roy, 2015
Desire and ambition are portrayed as an endless map of impossible longings that guide our actions.
In simple terms: Desire is an endless map of impossible longings.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some ambitions are unattainable.
Themes
desire
ambition
self‑reflection
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative projects
- personal goals
- relationship expectations
Key Concepts
psychology
human motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What ambitions are truly meaningful?
- How do you differentiate realistic goals from impossible longings?
A Different Perspective
Not all longings lead to fulfillment; some may cause frustration.
