Achievement Quote by Phyllis Rose
“Men seem more bound to the wheel of success than women do. That women are trained to get satisfaction from affiliation rather thanachievement has tended to keep them from great achievement. But it has also freed them from unreasonable expectations about the satisfactions that professional achievement brings.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The End of the World: A History of the 20th Century, 1998
Women are often steered toward collaborative roles, limiting their pursuit of high‑status achievements, yet this also spares them from intense pressure tied to success.
In simple terms: Social expectations push women toward affiliation over ambition, reducing pressure but also limiting achievement.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and balance personal fulfillment with ambition.
Themes
gender roles
achievement
social expectations
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
sociological
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- education choices
- leadership development
- personal goal setting
Key Concepts
affiliation vs ambition
expectation management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can women pursue ambition without sacrificing relational fulfillment?
- What structures support diverse definitions of success?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue individual aspirations and reinforce stereotypes.
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