Ambition Quote by Frederick Lenz
“We hide in relationships. We hide in material possessions. We hide in ambitions, secret desires, hates, frustrations, jealousy, self-ptiy, in our insecurity - and more than anything our vanity and our egotism.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Secret of the Golden Flower, 1995
He lists many ways people conceal themselves, highlighting vanity and egotism as core flaws.
In simple terms: People hide behind many things, especially vanity.
Key Takeaway
Examine your true motivations.
Themes
self-awareness
vanity
ego
materialism
Mood
introspective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal therapy
- relationship counseling
- career planning
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you truly hiding?
- How does vanity affect your choices?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deception may be protective.
