Ambition Quotes

You know that he came into his uncle's money a little time ago, and after a first delirious outbreak, he has now relapsed into that dead heavy state of despair which is caused by having everything which one can wish for. How absurd are the ambitions of life when I think that I, who am fairly happy and as keen as a razor edge, should be struggling for that which I can see has brought neither profit nor happiness to him! - Arthur Conan Doyle Sr.

You have to recognize the realities of the situation and try to create new alliances or scale down the ambitions. I think we see that happening a little bit with the Bush administration. - James McPherson

You could tell then that he was an outstanding coach and a brilliant tactician. He was full of initiative and ambition and, having had an impeccable pedigree as a player, it's not a surprise that he's flourishing as a coach. - Craig Brown

You cannot climb a ladder with your hands in your pocket. - Unknown

You can still strike it rich with technology. If you have a smart idea, a lot of ambition and a lot of luck, Silicon Valley is where some billionaires are going to be made. - Matthew Miller

You can stand there thinking, 'if only,' or you can go and take charge and change it. - Unknown

You can be on the right track and still get run over if you're not moving. - Orrin Woodward

You are not in business to be popular. - Kirstie Alley

Writing is one of the ambitions I have. - Adrian Rogers

Writing is my ultimate ambition. I respect it above all. I didn't strive to be a performer. It's come so easily for me. In some ways I feel guilty about that. On the other hand, I enjoy it precisely because I'm not consumed by it. - Mia Sara