Ambition Quote by Emma Goldman

It is possible to indulge too great contempt for mere success, which is frequently attended with all the practical advantages of merit itself, and…

— William Benton Clulow

“success is an approach to life that is completely under your control. It does not depend on the outer circumstances of your life but…

— Newberry, Tommy

In urging all writers to be steadfast in reliance on the ultimate victory of excellence, we should no less strenuously urge upon them to…

— George Henry Lewes

...ambition without pious restraint must end in failure, often involving in its ruin that beautiful reverence which solaces common men for the obscurity and…

— Russell Kirk

Success also requires the courage to risk disapproval. Most independent thought, new ideas, or endeavors beyond the common measure are greeted with disapproval, and…

— Chin-Ning Chu

Success is born out of arrogance, but greatness comes from humility.

— Marco Pierre White

Success is not for those who want it, nor those who need it, but for those who are utterly determined to seize it--whatever it…

— Darren Hardy

“Success without integrity is always fleeting, or monstrous.”

— Bryant McGill

“The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistical and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary, it makes them , for…

— W. Somerset Maugham

Success is one of the worst enemies of success, because success tends to breed complacency and lack of humility.

— Charles Koch

Success weakens and failure strengthens and together they remove imperfections to bring excellence in making life worthwhile.

— Anuj Somany

Satisfaction is the death of ambition.

— Nikki Yanofsky