Ambitious Quote by Marsilio Ficino
“Who can wonder at the attractiveness... of the bar, for our ambitious young men, when the highest bribes of society are at the feet of the successful orator?”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Amicitia, 1484
Highlights how societal corruption and bribery attract ambitious youth, questioning moral values.
In simple terms: Corruption draws ambitious men.
Key Takeaway
Critique societal values and ambition.
Themes
corruption
ambition
morality
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political careers
- corporate ladders
Key Concepts
ethical decay
youthful aspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives youth toward corrupt paths?
- Can ambition be redirected positively?
A Different Perspective
Not all ambition is noble.
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