Ambition Quote by Walter Savage Landor
“We must distinguish between felicity and prosperity; for prosperity leads often to ambition, and ambition to disappointment; the course is then over, the wheel turns round but once, while the reaction of goodness and happiness is perpetual.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life of Thomas Chatterton, 1798
Felicity is lasting happiness, while prosperity is fleeting success that can breed ambition and disappointment; true goodness endures beyond material cycles.
In simple terms: Happiness lasts, wealth fades.
Key Takeaway
Seek lasting joy, not fleeting success.
Themes
happiness
prosperity
ambition
disappointment
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- financial planning
- relationship building
- career decisions
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true happiness look like for you?
- How can you balance ambition with contentment?
A Different Perspective
Wealth can provide comfort but not guarantee fulfillment.
