Ambition Quote by Eunice Kennedy Shriver
“I'm very happy doing what I do. And if I were in the White House I would be really interested in continuing to do what I do, which is working... That's a very cold answer, I guess, but I was trying to answer in terms of ambition.”
About This Quote
She enjoys her work and would continue it in the White House, framing it as ambition despite sounding cold.
In simple terms: She loves her job and would keep doing it, even if it seems impersonal.
Pursue work you love, even in high‑profile roles.
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When to use this quote
- political office
- nonprofit leadership
- career transitions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your professional passion?
- How do you balance ambition with empathy?
Ambition can appear detached from personal warmth.