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Ambition Quote by William Shakespeare

“Pride went before, ambition follows him.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Pride went before, ambition follows him.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Henry IV, Part 1, Act 2, Scene 2

Pride precedes ambition, leading to overconfidence and eventual downfall.

In simple terms: Pride comes before ambition, causing trouble.

Key Takeaway

Beware pride before acting.

Themes

pride ambition hubris

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

moral philosophical

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • politics
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

human nature psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does pride affect your decisions?
  • Can ambition thrive without pride?
A Different Perspective

Pride can blind judgment and cause reckless decisions.

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