Climbs Quote by Laurel Lea
“I wonder if we climb to heaven over the ruins of many cherished schemes.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Ruins of Schemes", 2019
Ambition often builds upon the collapse of past ideals, prompting reflection on progress.
In simple terms: We climb on broken dreams.
Key Takeaway
Question the cost of ambition.
Themes
ambition
reflection
legacy
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- urban redevelopment
- personal goal setting
Key Concepts
existentialism
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the “ruins” you build upon?
- Is it possible to honor past schemes while moving forward?
A Different Perspective
Progress can ignore the loss of what was valued.
![“I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
