Ambition Quote by William Shakespeare
““Verily, I swear, 'tis better to be lowly born, and range with humble livers in content, than to be perk'd up in a glistering grief, and wear a golden sorrow.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Henry IV, Part 2, Act 2, Scene 1, 1597
True happiness comes from modest living and contentment, not from flashy wealth or forced joy.
In simple terms: Simple life beats pretentious sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Choose modesty over showy grief.
Themes
humility
contentment
wealth
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- career choices
- social status
- personal values
Key Concepts
Stoicism
materialism
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true contentment look like for you?
- How do you avoid chasing empty status symbols?
A Different Perspective
Riches can bring hidden misery.
