Ambition Quote by Rajneesh
“We start making every child ambitious, and ambition means you cannot love; ambition is anti-love. Ambition needs fight, ambition needs struggle, ambition needs you to use others as a means.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Rajneesh's Teachings, 1975
Ambition is portrayed as selfish, requiring exploitation of others, opposing love.
In simple terms: Ambition can be anti‑love and exploitative.
Key Takeaway
Balance ambition with compassion.
Themes
ambition
love
ethics
exploitation
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal goal setting
- leadership decisions
- relationship building
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
philosophical
moral
spiritual
Questions to Reflect On
- Can ambition coexist with love?
- What values prevent exploitation?
A Different Perspective
Ambition can also drive positive change when guided by ethics.
