Ambitious Quote by Walter Scott
“To be ambitious of true honor, of the true glory and perfection of our natures, is the very principle and incentive of virtue.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Lay of the Last Minstrel, 1805
True honor drives ambition toward the highest moral excellence inherent in human nature.
In simple terms: Honor fuels noble ambition.
Key Takeaway
Pursue virtue as the ultimate goal.
Themes
honor
ambition
virtue
human nature
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal development
- public service
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
self‑actualization
Questions to Reflect On
- What does honor mean to you?
- How can ambition align with virtue?
A Different Perspective
Ambition may lead to ego‑driven actions.
![“Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]” quote by Tacitus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fa6/tacitus-1552_every-man_posterity-gives-to-every-man-his-true-ho_403422.jpg)
