ambition Quotes

Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow-men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem. How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition is yet to be developed.

The way for a young man to rise is to improve himself in every way he can, never suspecting that anybody wishes to hinder him.

Some day I shall be President.

Every man, and for stronger reasons, every artist, wants to be recognized. So do I.

Politicians also have no leisure, because they are always aiming at something beyond political life itself, power and glory, or happiness.

If you desire many things, many things will seem few.

Man can climb to the highest summits, but he cannot dwell there long.

The secret to success is to offend the greatest number of people.

Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.