"The only questions that really matter are the ones you ask yourself."
Ursula Kroeber Le Guin
80 Top-Notch Quotes about Ambition
"Where there are large powers with little ambition… nature may be said to have fallen short of her purposes."
Sir Henry Milton Taylor
(4 November 1903 – 14 February 1994) was the third Governor-General of the Bahamas, serving from February 28, 1991 to January 2, 1992.
"Ambition is not what man does… but what man would do."
Robert Browning
(7 May 1812–12 December 1889) was an English poet and playwright whose mastery of dramatic verse, especially dramatic monologues, made him one of the foremost Victorian poets.
"I used to think as I looked out on the Hollywood night — there must be thousands of girls sitting alone like me, dreaming of becoming a movie star. But I'm not going to worry about them. I'm dreaming the hardest."
Marilyn Monroe
(June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962) born Norma Jeane Mortenson, but baptized Norma Jeane Baker, was an American actress, singer and model.
"Find a purpose to serve, not a lifestyle to live."
Criss Jami born Christopher James Gilbert
(May 29, 1987) is the author of several books, poetry and philosophy, and musician for the metal project Crymson Gryphon. Quote from: Venus in Arms.
"Don't be afraid to be ambitious about your goals. Hard work never stops. Neither should your dreams"
Dwayne Douglas Johnson
(born May 2, 1972) also known by his ring name The Rock, is an American-Canadian actor, producer, investor, retired professional wrestler and former American football and Canadian football player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, prior to pursuing an acting career.
"Ambition is not a dirty word. Piss on compromise. Go for the throat."
Steven Erikson
(born October 7, 1959) is the pseudonym of Steve Rune Lundin, a Canadian novelist, who was educated and trained as both an archaeologist and anthropologist.
"The best is the enemy of good."
François-Marie Arouet
(21 November 1694 – 30 May 1778) better known by the pen name Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer and philosopher famous for his wit and for his advocacy of civil liberties, including freedom of
religion and free trade.
"If you're waiting until you feel talented enough to make it, you'll never make it."
Criss Jami born Christopher James Gilbert
(May 29, 1987) is the author of several books, poetry and philosophy, and musician for the metal project Crymson Gryphon. Quote from: Healology.
"The difference between greed and ambition is a greedy person desires things he isn't prepared to work for."
Habeeb Akande
(-) is a British-born writer and historian of Nigerian descent.
"I’m tough, I’m ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay."
Madonna Louise Ciccone
(born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Referred to as the "Queen of Pop", she is regarded as one of the most influential figures in popular culture.
