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Ambition Quote by Eoin Colfer

“Good man, Foaly.” He grinned. “Hit that backstabber where it hurts, right in the ambition.” quote by Eoin Colfer
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““Good man, Foaly.” He grinned. “Hit that backstabber where it hurts, right in the ambition.””

Eoin Colfer

About This Quote

Source Book: Artemis Fowl, 2001

A clever retort that mocks ambition as a weapon of pain.

In simple terms: Mocking ambition as painful.

Key Takeaway

Beware the cost of ambition.

Themes

humor critique ambition

Mood

wry critical

Type

satirical conversational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • workplace competition
  • political discourse

Key Concepts

social dynamics power psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does ambition affect your relationships?
  • When is ambition constructive?
A Different Perspective

Ambition can also motivate positive change.

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