Ambition Quote by Arthur C. Clarke
““He knew now that when power and ambition and curiosity were satisfied, there still were left the longings of the heart. No one had really lived until they had achieved that synthesis of love and desire which he had never dreamed existed until he came to Lys. He””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Nine Billion Names of God” (or similar), 1964
Even after achieving power and curiosity, the heart still longs for love intertwined with desire, a synthesis previously unimagined.
In simple terms: Heart seeks love and desire together.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper emotional fulfillment.
Themes
desire
love
spiritual yearning
human fulfillment
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative pursuits
- spiritual quests
- life planning
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
fictional narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true synthesis of love and desire look like?
- How can one pursue it responsibly?
A Different Perspective
Risk of idealizing love over practical needs.
