L'ambition deplait quand elle est assouvie... Monte sur le faite, il aspire a descendre.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ambition displeases when it is sated... It climbs on the peak, yet it longs to descend.
- In plain terms
- When ambition is fulfilled, it becomes restless and seeks new challenges.
- What can you take from it?
- Success can breed further dissatisfaction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does achievement sometimes feel empty?
- How can I find lasting fulfillment?
Another view
Not everyone feels discontent after success.
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