Ambition Quote by John Green
““But I couldn't see it again, and it occurred to me that the voracious ambition of humans is never sated by dreams coming true, because there is always the thought that everything might be done better and again.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, 2012
Human desire for achievement never ends; even fulfilled dreams spark new aspirations for improvement.
In simple terms: People always want more, even after success.
Key Takeaway
Embrace continual growth, not complacency.
Themes
ambition
insatisfaction
progress
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- creative projects
- personal goals
- relationship building
Key Concepts
human nature
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your next goal after success?
- How do you balance contentment with ambition?
A Different Perspective
Constant striving can lead to burnout or never satisfaction.
![“I had never experienced anything like it before and I don't think I have experienced anything like it since [on Ruapehu]. It was my dreams coming true in a way, and from there on I tended to become more of a doer than a dreamer.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/061/edmund-hillary-3760_doers_i-had-never-experienced-anything-like-it_1690225.jpg)
