Ambition Quote by T. S. Eliot
“After such knowledge, what forgiveness? Think now History has many cunning passages, contrived corridors And issues, deceives with whispering ambitions Guides us by vanities.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” (excerpt), 1915
History is full of deceptive paths and ambitions that mislead, urging caution against vanity and false guidance
In simple terms: History can mislead through hidden motives and vanity
Key Takeaway
Question narratives and seek truth
Themes
history
deception
vanity
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- academic research
- personal decision making
- media consumption
Key Concepts
critical thinking
philosophical skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What historical lessons can we trust?
- How do we discern truth from vanity?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on cynicism may ignore genuine progress
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