Ambition Quote by William Lilly
“Ambition hath but two steps: the lowest, blood; the highest, envy.”
About This Quote
Ambition is driven by two primal forces: the willingness to shed blood for goals and the envy that fuels the pursuit of higher status.
In simple terms: Ambition stems from sacrifice and envy.
Key Takeaway
Drive is rooted in primal emotions.
Themes
ambition
motivation
psychology
ethics
Mood
serious
intense
Type
philosophical
maxim
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- political campaigns
- sports competition
Key Concepts
self‑interest
social comparison
Practical Applications
- channel envy into constructive goals
- recognize when sacrifice becomes self‑destructive
Questions to Reflect On
- When does ambition become harmful?
- Can ambition be pure without envy?
A Different Perspective
Not all ambition is fueled by envy; curiosity and altruism can also motivate.
![“Nothing, not even the best and noblest, can go on as it now is. Nothing, not even what is lowest and most bestial, will not be raised again if it submits to death. It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. Flesh and blood cannot come to the Mountains [heaven]. Not because they are…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ba6/anonymous-1_arise_nothing-not-even-the-best-and-noblest-ca_27244.jpg)
