Ambition Quotes
The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.
"The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise."— Maya Angelou
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Meaning of this quote
Ambition seeks impressive achievements, while human connection asks what those achievements mean to others. The contrast encourages empathy and personal impact alongside the pursuit of recognition.
Key takeaway:
Make connection with people part of what you call success.
Origin of the quote
Repeated in Maya Angelou quotation collections and a Glamour tribute published on May 28, 2014. An original work or recorded occasion was not identified.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe tribute supports the attribution's circulation but gives no original publication or interview. Familiarity and repeated quotation are insufficient for a verified label.
