Ambitious Quote by William Shakespeare
“I am very proud, revengeful, ambitious, with more offences at my beck than I have thoughts to put them in, imagination to give them shape, or time to act them in.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Henry V, Act 2 Scene 1, 1599
The speaker feels a mix of pride, revenge, and ambition, but lacks the time or imagination to channel these strong emotions into concrete actions.
In simple terms: Pride and ambition without direction.
Key Takeaway
Channel emotions into purposeful plans.
Themes
pride
revenge
ambition
frustration
Mood
conflicted
determined
anxious
Type
motivational
reflective
dramatic
When to use this quote
- personal goal setting
- creative projects
- conflict resolution
- career planning
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑control
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you transform intense emotions into constructive outcomes?
- What limits your ability to act on your ambitions?
A Different Perspective
Without discipline, these feelings may lead to self‑destruction.
