Ambition Quote by Marie Bashkirtseff
“To live, to have so much ambition, to suffer, to cry, to fight and, at the end, forgetfulness ... as if I had never existed.”
About This Quote
Source Diary (1885)
Ambition and suffering coexist, leading to eventual oblivion, reflecting life's fleeting nature.
In simple terms: Ambition, suffering, and forgetfulness intertwine.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life's impermanence.
Themes
ambition
existence
transience
Mood
melancholic
philosophical
Type
existential
literary
When to use this quote
- writing memoirs
- philosophical reflection
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
nihilism
human condition
emotional depth
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning?
- How do you balance ambition with acceptance?
A Different Perspective
May induce existential despair without coping strategies.
