Gaze Quote by Philippa Gregory
““She's ice and ambition and she would see you on the gallows before surrendering her ambition. Anne has dazzled him, and dazzled the court, and dazzled even you.' 'Not me.' George said gently. 'Uncle likes her best,' I said resentfully. 'He likes nobody, but he wonders how far she might go.' 'We all wonder that. And what price she's prepared to pay. Especially if it's me that pays it.' 'It's not an easy dance she's leading.' George admitted. 'I hate her,' I said simple. 'I could happily watch her die for her ambition.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Other Boleyn Girl, 2001
A character’s ruthless ambition drives her to manipulate and outwit others, even at great personal cost.
In simple terms: She pursues ambition without regard for others.
Key Takeaway
Beware ambition that harms others.
Themes
power
ambition
manipulation
Mood
cautionary
dramatic
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- political intrigue
- relationship dynamics
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Renaissance court
female agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the costs of unchecked ambition?
- Can ambition coexist with empathy?
A Different Perspective
Ambition may lead to isolation and moral compromise.
