Ambition Quote by John Green
““I could remember it. 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", 2012
Human ambition is never satisfied; even fulfilled dreams leave the desire for improvement.
In simple terms: We always want more, even after success.
Key Takeaway
Pursue continual growth.
Themes
ambition
insatisfaction
human nature
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative projects
- personal goals
Key Concepts
philosophy of desire
psychology of achievement
Questions to Reflect On
- What does 'enough' look like for you?
- How can you balance ambition with contentment?
A Different Perspective
Endless striving can cause chronic dissatisfaction.
