Ambition Quote by Rajneesh
“Every child is born sane, and then, slowly slowly, we civilize him - we call it the process of civilization. We prepare him to become part of the great culture, the great church, the great state to which we belong. Our whole politics is stupid, and then HE becomes stupid. Our whole education is ugly. Our politics means nothing but ambition, naked ambition - ambition for power. And only the lowest kind of people become interested in power.”
About This Quote
Civilization shapes individuals, often imposing restrictive norms and ambitions that can diminish innate sanity and foster superficial power pursuits.
In simple terms: Society molds us, sometimes harming our natural sanity.
Key Takeaway
Question societal norms.
Themes
civilization
sanity
power
politics
education
culture
Mood
critical
contemplative
provocative
Type
philosophical
political
critical
When to use this quote
- activism
- education reform
- mindful parenting
- community dialogue
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
political theory
critical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal sanity with societal expectations?
- What aspects of culture feel empowering versus limiting?
A Different Perspective
If one rejects all societal structures, isolation may result.
