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Ambition is so powerful a passion in the human breast, that however high we reach we are never satisfied
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"Ambition is so powerful a passion in the human breast, that however high we reach we are never satisfied"

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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This quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow speaks to the power of aspiration and how it can drive us to pursue more. It suggests that no matter just how much we attain, we are never ever genuinely satisfied. This is due to the fact that ambition is an effective feeling that can never be completely satiated. It is a passion that pushes us to reach greater and higher, no matter how far we have actually come. It is a continuous cycle of striving for more, and it can be both a true blessing and a curse. On one hand, ambition can be a terrific motivator and can lead to great success. On the other hand, it can result in an endless cycle of dissatisfaction and misery. Ultimately, it depends on us to decide how to utilize our aspiration and to discover a balance in between pursuing more and being content with what we have.

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow This quote is written / told by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow between February 27, 1807 and March 24, 1882. He was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 67 other quotes.

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