Ambition Quote by Christopher Hibbert
“There is little doubt that, until 1846 when he helped to engineer the resignation of Robert Peel, Disraeli was driven by an ambition to make his mark rather than by any consistent political purpose, and that his attacks on Peel would have not have been so mounted had he been given in 1841 the office for which he had asked.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Disraeli: A Biography by Christopher Hibbert, 1969
Disraeli’s early political drive was personal ambition to leave a legacy, not consistent ideology, influencing his tactics against Peel.
In simple terms: Disraeli sought personal fame over steady political goals.
Key Takeaway
Recognize ambition can shape actions beyond ideology.
Themes
political ambition
legacy
strategic maneuvering
ideological inconsistency
historical analysis
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- policy decisions
- leadership contests
- historical research
Key Concepts
political psychology
leadership studies
historical biography
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates your major life decisions?
- How does personal ambition affect ethical choices?
A Different Perspective
Ambition may cause short‑term tactics that ignore long‑term principles.
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