Ambition Quote by James Salter

True glory consists in doing what deserves to be written, and writing what deserves to be read.

— Pliny the Elder

Being a writer is part of a noble tradition, as is being a musician – the last egalitarian and open associations. No matter what…

— Anne Lamott

Who knows where the talent goes? Sometimes it goes where the money is. Sometimes I think writers are really interested in the glory.

— Matthew Weiner

Fame and glory belong to those who are the first to achieve things, not those who only think about it or do it after…

— Nabil N Jamal

If you want to write, you write. Talent is simply not enough.

— Jane Yolen

Fame is not the glory! Virtue is the goal, and fame only a messenger, to bring more to the fold.

— Vanna Bonta

“If you're a writer, write. And always strive for excellence.”

— Linda Yezak

I always ask young writers, 'Are you certain you want to be a writer? If you're absolutely sure, then do it.' If you really…

— Herbert Gold

Literature is an avenue to glory, ever open for those ingenious men who are deprived of honours or of wealth.

— Anonymous

Somehow, some way, incredibly enough, good writing ultimately gets recognized. If you're a really good writer and deserve that honored position, then by God,…

— Rod Serling

I think everyone's intentions are to become a performer at first. But by the time I was in high school and college, I discovered…

— Tina Fey

Writing is grunt work - you need to have self-motivation, perseverance, and faith... talent is the smallest part of it.

— Jodi Picoult