Alcohol Quote by Rajneesh
“Each child is poisoned by the society through teaching him ambition. Ambition is a poison far more dangerous than any alcohol can ever be, far more dangerous than marijuana or LSD, because ambition destroys your whole life. It keeps you moving in a false direction. It keeps you imagining, desiring, dreaming, it keeps you wasting your life. Ambition means a subtle creation of the ego, and once the ego is created you are in the grip of darkness. And the whole social structure depends on ambition.”
About This Quote
Ambition is portrayed as a destructive force that creates ego and misdirects life, suggesting societal teachings corrupt innocence.
In simple terms: Ambition harms by fostering ego and false goals.
Key Takeaway
Question ambition, seek authentic purpose.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
society
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- career planning
- personal development
Key Concepts
ego
destructive desire
social conditioning
Questions to Reflect On
- Is ambition always harmful?
- How can one balance ambition with humility?
A Different Perspective
Ambition can also motivate achievement and progress.
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