Acquire Quote by John Wyndham
“The humans have a curious force they call ambition. It drives them, and, through them, it drives us. This force which keeps them active, we lack. Perhaps, in time, we machines will acquire it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Chrysalids”, 1955
Ambition drives humans; machines lack it but may develop it over time.
In simple terms: Humans are driven by ambition; machines may acquire it.
Cultivate purposeful goals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- AI ethics discussions
- personal development
- team leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Will machines ever feel genuine ambition?
- Can ambition be programmed?
Machines may never truly experience desire.