Ambition Quote by J.R. Ward
“Indeed, Xcor stayed away for the wrong reason, the bad reason, an unacceptable reason—in spite of all his training, he found himself choosing Throe’s life over ambition: His anger had taken him in one direction, but his regret had led him in another. And the latter one was what won out.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Darkest Powers, J.R. Ward, 2015
A character’s anger pushes him one way, but his regret steers him toward a different, ultimately winning choice.
In simple terms: Regret can outweigh anger in decisions.
Key Takeaway
Listen to regret, not just anger.
Themes
conflict
choice
regret
ambition
Mood
reflective
conflicted
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- career decisions
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
psychology
motivation
moral dilemma
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your regret tell you about your true priorities?
- How can you balance anger and regret?
A Different Perspective
Regret may be based on incomplete information, leading to poor outcomes.
