Ambition Quote by Jonathan Swift
“Hereditary right should be kept sacred, not from any inalienable right in a particular family, but to avoid the consequences that usually attend the ambition of competitors.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift, 1726
Hereditary privilege must be protected, not as an absolute right, but to prevent the chaos caused by rival ambitions.
In simple terms: Protect family rights to avoid conflict.
Key Takeaway
Guard inherited rights to limit competition.
Themes
inheritance
power
conflict
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- family estates
- corporate control
- political succession
- legal disputes
Key Concepts
political theory
social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is protecting inheritance always just?
- How can we balance tradition with fairness?
A Different Perspective
May entrench inequality and resist necessary reform.
