Ambition Quote by William Shakespeare
“Farewell the tranquil mind! farewell content! Farewell the plumed troops, and the big wars That make ambition virtue.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Henry V, Act III, Scene 6
The speaker bids goodbye to peace, desire, and the grand conflicts that turn ambition into a moral quality.
In simple terms: Saying goodbye to calm and ambition.
Key Takeaway
Embrace true peace over false glory.
Themes
peace
ambition
war
virtue
tranquility
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- political discourse
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
human nature
moral paradox
illusion
power
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to seek conflict?
- Can ambition be virtuous without war?
A Different Perspective
War and ambition can be seductive, making peace seem dull.
