Ambition Quote by Jennifer Ehle
“There's never been a game plan, and I suppose I've had an uneasy relationship with my ambition. Someone who had been in my year at drama school once said to me that I was terrifyingly ambitious back then. Which was not at all what I felt at the time - I felt paralysed with shyness, though that evaporated.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
The speaker acknowledges a lack of clear plans and a conflicted relationship with ambition, feeling both shy and later recognized as overly ambitious.
In simple terms: Unclear plans and mixed feelings about ambition.
Key Takeaway
Embrace self‑awareness and set modest goals.
Themes
ambition
self‑esteem
growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal development
- public speaking
- creative projects
Key Concepts
identity
confidence
social anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal ambition with external expectations?
- What small step can you take to clarify your goals?
A Different Perspective
Ambition can be misread by others, causing internal conflict.
