Ambition Quote by Thomas Brooks
“Ambition is a gilded misery, a secret poison, a hidden plague, the engineer of deceit, the mother of hypocrisy, the parent of envy, the original of vices, the moth of holiness, the blinder of hearts, turning medicines into maladies, and remedies into diseases.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, attributed to Thomas Brooks
Ambition can corrupt, turning virtues into vices and causing hidden suffering.
In simple terms: Ambition corrupts and hides harm.
Key Takeaway
Beware unchecked ambition.
Themes
corruption
hypocrisy
envy
vice
spirituality
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal ambition
- political power
- corporate greed
- religious zeal
Key Concepts
moral decay
self‑deception
dual nature of desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your ambition?
- How can you keep it honest?
A Different Perspective
Ambition may also drive progress when tempered.
