Ambitious Quote by William Henry Hudson
““It was only one of a dozen or twenty vocations which he had taken up at various times, only to drop them again as soon as he made the discovery that they one and all entailed months and even years of hard work if he was ever to fulfil his ambitious desire of doing and being something great in the world.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Shepherd's Life by William Henry Hudson, 1907
The quote warns that many ambitions seem appealing until one realizes the extensive effort required, leading to frequent abandonment of pursuits.
In simple terms: Great goals often hide long hard work.
Key Takeaway
Commit to realistic effort before quitting.
Themes
ambition
effort
disillusionment
career
perseverance
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative projects
- academic research
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
human nature
goal setting
expectation management
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you persist when effort becomes evident?
- How can you assess true commitment before starting?
A Different Perspective
Hard work may be overwhelming, causing people to give up prematurely.
