At the age of six I wanted to be a cook. At seven I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing steadily ever since. ~Salvador Dali
The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise. ~ Maya Angelou
Ambition has but one reward for all: A little power, a little transient fame; A grave to rest in, and a fading name! ~ William Winter
We have grown literally afraid to be poor. We despise anyone who elects to be poor in order to simplify and save his inner life. If he does not join the general scramble and pant with the money-making street, we deem him spiritless and lacking in ambition. ~ William James
Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for? ~ Robert Browning
Quotes about ambition
