Bases Quote by Friedrich Schiller
“Ever building, building to the clouds, still building higher, and never reflecting that the poor narrow basis cannot sustain the giddy tottering column.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Wallenstein, 1799
Endless ambition builds ever higher structures that lack a solid foundation, risking collapse.
In simple terms: Unstable foundations doom lofty ambitions.
Key Takeaway
Build on solid ground first.
Themes
ambition
stability
risk
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- urban development
- personal goals
Key Concepts
structural integrity
psychological limits
Questions to Reflect On
- What foundations do you need for your goals?
- How can you balance ambition with realism?
A Different Perspective
Ambition can inspire positive change.
