Art Quote by William Shakespeare
“Thou wouldst be great; Art not without ambition, but without The illness should attend it. What thou wouldst highly That wouldst thou holily; wouldst not play false, And yet wouldst wrongly win.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 7, 1606
Greatness requires ambition, but unchecked desire can corrupt and lead to false victories.
In simple terms: Ambition needs balance to avoid corruption.
Pursue goals with integrity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- political leadership
- personal ambition
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep ambition aligned with ethics?
- What safeguards prevent misuse of power?
Ambition can blind judgment and cause unethical shortcuts.