Ambition Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
“Your ambition should be to get as much life out of living as you possibly can, as much enjoyment, as much interest, as much experience, as much understanding. Not simply be what is generally called a 'success.'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1948
True success lies in fully experiencing life—joy, curiosity, learning—rather than merely achieving status.
In simple terms: Live fully, not just succeed.
Key Takeaway
Seek rich experiences over titles.
Themes
fulfillment
experience
growth
success
philosophy
Mood
inspirational
contemplative
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- travel
- hobbies
- career development
- volunteering
Key Concepts
humanism
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What experiences have enriched your life?
- How do you balance ambition with enjoyment?
A Different Perspective
Societal pressure may still define success narrowly.
