Children Quote by Philippa Gregory
““You're not cursed daughter, you are the finest and rarest of all my children, the most beautiful, the most beloved. You know that. What curse could stick to you?' The gaze she turns on me is darkened with horror as if she has seen her own death. 'You will never surrender, you will never let us be. Your ambition will be the death of my brothers, and when they are dead you will put me on the throne. You would rather have the throne than your sons.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory, 2001
A mother warns her daughter that her ambition will bring ruin to her family and that she will be forced into power at great cost.
In simple terms: Ambition can destroy family ties.
Key Takeaway
Beware of ambition that harms loved ones.
Themes
family
ambition
power
betrayal
Mood
tense
tragic
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- political intrigue
- family gatherings
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
dynasty
psychology
tragedy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is ambition always destructive?
- Can power be pursued ethically?
A Different Perspective
Ambition may be justified by perceived necessity.
