Ambition Quote by Steve William Laible
““Great ambition without contribution is without significance. The Emperor's Club””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Emperor's Club, 2002
Ambition without helping others lacks true value and impact.
In simple terms: Great ambition needs contribution to matter.
Key Takeaway
Make your goals benefit others.
Themes
ambition
contribution
meaning
legacy
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- community service
- leadership
- philanthropy
Key Concepts
ethics
social impact
purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you align personal ambition with societal good?
- What does significance mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Even with contribution, personal fulfillment may still be elusive.
![“They [i.e. ambitious men] may not cease, but as a dog in a wheel, a bird in a cage, or a squirrel in a chain, so Budaeus compares them; they climb and climb still, with much labour, but never make an end, never at the top.” quote by Robert Burton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/68e/robert-burton-10069_ambition_they-i-e-ambitious-men-may-not-cease-but_1248849.jpg)
