Ambition Quote by R. A. Torrey

I would rather be what God chose to make me than the most glorious creature that I could think of; for to have been…

— George MacDonald

“It is better to win souls than to conquer nations.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

I had rather be in my grave than in my present situation, I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the…

— George Washington

I would rather die and come to Jesus Christ than be king over the entire earth. Him I seek who died for us; Him…

— Ignatius of Antioch

I would rather be beaten, and be a man, than to be elected and be a little puppy dog.

— Davy Crockett

If I might be the means of saving one soul I should prefer it to all the riches and honor in the world

— Asahel Nettleton

Though I may not be a king in my future life, so much the better: I shall nevertheless live an active life and, on…

— Frederick The Great

“I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams or desires”

— Khalil Gibran

“We live in our desires rather than in our achievements”

— George Moore

So do I wish I was to be king? That is not a question I ask myself. I ask myself, Would I be a…

— Sharon Shinn

I desire a greatness of soul, an irradiance of mind, a deeper insight, a broader hope.

— Richard Jefferies

You will win as many souls as God gives you, but no one will be converted by your own power.

— Charles Spurgeon