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What does it mean?
Ambition exists alongside religious belief, even if it is not currently fully active.
In plain terms
His ambition was there but stopped by his religious feelings.
What can you take from it?
Ambition and faith can coexist even if they conflict.

Where it applies

  • career vs. conscience
  • political ambition
  • ethical leadership

Putting it to work

  • balance drive with values
  • recognize inner conflicts

Questions to consider

  • Can you hold ambition and faith equally?
  • What stops your ambition?

Another view

Ambition often overrides religious sentiment in practice.

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