Ambition Quote by Joseph Conrad
““And yet is not mankind itself, pushing on its blind way, driven by a dream of its greatness and its power upon the dark paths of excessive cruelty and of excessive devotion. And what is the pursuit of truth, after all?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Heart of Darkness, 1899
Humanity pursues greatness blindly, driven by ambition and cruelty.
In simple terms: Blind ambition fuels humanity.
Key Takeaway
Question motives behind progress.
Themes
ambition
human nature
truth seeking
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political movements
- technological advancement
- social change
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethical critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your own ambitions?
- How to align ambition with ethics?
A Different Perspective
May overlook positive aspirations.
