Ambition Quote by Elizabeth Cady Stanton
“A mind always in contact with children and servants, whose aspirations and ambitions rise no higher than the roof that shelters it, is necessarily dwarfed in its proportions.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Woman's Bible, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, 1895
Being constantly surrounded by those with limited aspirations narrows one's own perspective and potential.
In simple terms: Limited surroundings shrink one's outlook.
Key Takeaway
Seek diverse, ambitious influences.
Themes
growth
perspective
aspirations
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- education
- mentorship
- community building
- personal development
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
psychology of influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you expand your circle to include higher aspirations?
- What habits prevent you from aiming higher?
A Different Perspective
Even with diverse contacts, personal ambition may still be constrained.
![“The only thing is that ordinarily when I do dance with [women] they think I am suddenly going to throw them over a table or twist them all around. All I want to do is one-two, one-two-three - a simple fox trot. But they're shaking with anticipation at the thought that I'm about to whip them around…” quote by Gene Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/073/gene-kelly-11878_anticipation_the-only-thing-is-that-ordinarily-when-i_44100.jpg)
