Ambition quotes
Ambition is the fuel that drives us towards our goals, pushing us to reach for greatness and achieve our dreams. It is the burning desire within us that propels us to work harder, take risks, and overcome obstacles. Ambition is what separates the ordinary from the extraordinary, as it empowers us to push beyond our limits and strive for success.
Ambition is not limited to a particular field or profession; it can be found in all aspects of life. Whether it is in the pursuit of a career, personal growth, or making a difference in the world, ambition is the underlying force that inspires us to dream bigger and pursue our passions with unwavering determination.
However, ambition is not without its challenges. It requires commitment, perseverance, and a willingness to embrace failure as a stepping stone towards progress. It demands relentless effort and a willingness to step out of our comfort zones. But those who possess true ambition understand that the rewards far outweigh the hardships, for it is through ambition that we can leave our mark on the world.
On this Quotes category, you will find a diverse collection of inspiring quotes that celebrate the power of ambition. These quotes, shared by visionaries, leaders, and innovators from all walks of life, will motivate you to unleash your potential, harness your ambition, and pursue your dreams with unwavering determination. Let the words of wisdom from these great minds ignite the fire within you and push you towards greatness.
Victor Ortiz
— BoxerI want to be one of the greats. I want to be the pound for pound king and I know what it takes to get there.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorI come from people who did not go to college. They didn't even finish high school. People who one might call ordinary Americans who are very hardworking.
Jorge Luis Borges
— WriterThe great American writer Herman Melville says somewhere in The White Whale that a man ought to be 'a patriot to heaven,' and I believe it is a good thing, this ambition to be a cosmopolitan, this idea to be citizens not of a small parcel of the world that changes according to the currents of politics, according to the wars, to what occurs, but to feel that the whole world is our country.
Sofia Vergara
— ActressI still haven't played a leading role in cinema or in TV, and that's something that I long for.
Perry Como
— SingerPeople have always thought that I wasn't ambitious. They judged by appearances and were fooled. I was competitive. I wanted success and was willing to work for it.
E. B. White
— Versatile Writer & Author of Beloved ClassicsThere is a period near the beginning of every man's life when he has little to cling to except his unmanageable dream, little to support him except good health, and nowhere to go but all over the place.
Stan Lee
— Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel HeroesAll I thought about when I wrote my stories was, "I hope that these comic books would sell so I can keep my job and continue to pay the rent." Never in a million years could I have imagined that it would turn into what it has evolved into nowadays. Never.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerA great accomplishment shouldn't be the end of the road, just the starting point for the next leap forward.
Daniel Craig
— Iconic James Bond ActorI always wanted to be an actor. I had the arrogance to believe I couldn't be anything else.
Ricky Martin
— MusicianI'm like a shark, right at the top of the food chain. I take what I want, when I want. I truly am the reflection of perfection.
Timothy Leary
— American psychologist and authorWomen who seek to be equal with men lack ambition.
Neil Patrick Harris
— American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television hostI'm not trying to climb a ladder - I'm casting a bit of a net.
Ed McBain
— American author and screenwriterI've never been a cop nor hope to be a cop, thanks.
Will Ferrell
— American actor, comedian, producer, and writerAren't we all striving to be overpaid for what we do?
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanWhen you're a very ambitious person, the things that are disappointing are when other people around you aren't as enthusiastic.
Ranbir Kapoor
— Indian actor known for his work in Hindi-language filmsI want to become a superstar, but for that, I first have to be a super actor.
Craig Stone
— English footballerWe dream of the world we could have made, and wake up in the world that we did.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
— American actor, producer, retired professional wrestler and former American football and Canadian football playerThe men I idolized built their bodies and became somebody – like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger – and I thought, ‘That can be me.’ So I started working out. The funny thing is I didn’t realize back then that I was having a defining moment.
Ada Hegerberg
— Norwegian AthleteI know what I want and know my values, and therefore, it's easy to take hard choices when you know what the ambitions are and what values you stand for, so it's all about staying true to yourself, be yourself.
Abraham Lincoln
— American PresidentMy great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.
Yves Saint Laurent
— French fashion designerMy name will be written in fiery letters on the Champs Elysees.
Jorge Luis Borges
— WriterLike all writers, he measured the achievements of others by what they had accomplished, asking of them that they measure him by what he envisaged or planned.
Stan Lee
— Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel HeroesWe have enough to do just trying to make our company what we want it to be. As far as whether I would like to own Marvel, sure, I'd like to own Marvel.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanI don’t think there's ever been a point in my career where I've said, 'I've made it.' What does that mean, 'I've made it?' Made it to what? If you say, 'I've made it.' then are you finished? I don't want to be finished. I don't want to quit.
Ranbir Kapoor
— Indian actor known for his work in Hindi-language filmsI am young enough to try my hands at all kinds of cinema.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
— American actor, producer, retired professional wrestler and former American football and Canadian football playerUnapologetically push for greater and always disrupt expectations.
Jorge Luis Borges
— WriterThe exercise of letters is sometimes linked to the ambition to construct an absolute book, a book of books that includes the others like a Platonic archetype, an object whose virtues are not diminished by the passage of time.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanI always wanted to be an actress. I always wanted to be a movie star.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
— American actor, producer, retired professional wrestler and former American football and Canadian football playerThink back five years ago. Think of where you’re at today. Think ahead five years and what you want to accomplish. Be unstoppable.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
— American actor, producer, retired professional wrestler and former American football and Canadian football playerI'll never, ever be full. I'll always be hungry. Obviously, I'm not talking about food. Growing up, I had nothing for such a long time. Someone told me a long time ago, and I've never forgotten it, ‘Once you've ever been hungry, really, really hungry, then you'll never, ever be full.’
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
— American actor, producer, retired professional wrestler and former American football and Canadian football playerThe first step to achieving your goal, is to take a moment to respect your goal. Know what it means to you to achieve it.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
— American actor, producer, retired professional wrestler and former American football and Canadian football playerIn 1995 I had $7 bucks in my pocket and I knew two things: I’m broke as hell and one day I won’t be.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
— American actor, producer, retired professional wrestler and former American football and Canadian football playerYou don’t need directions, just point yourself to the top and go!
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
— American actor, producer, retired professional wrestler and former American football and Canadian football playerDon’t be afraid to be ambitious about your goals. Hard work never stops. Neither should your dreams.