Quotes About Ambition

Don't fear failure...in great attempts it is glorious even to fail.

Put 'going the extra mile' to work as part of one's daily habit.

The attitude, "You can win if you want to badly enough," means that the will to win is constant. No amount of punishment, no amount of effort, no condition is too "tough" to take in order to win. Such an attitude can be developed only if winning is closely tied to the practitioner's ideals and dreams.

Don't neglect life by worrying about Death. - I don't know what is the meaning of death, but I am not afraid to die - and I go on, non-stop, going forward [with life]. Even though, I, Bruce Lee, may die some day without fulfilling all of my ambitions, I will have no regrets. I did what I wanted to do and what I've done, I've done with sincerity and to the best of my ability. You can't expect much more from life.

Goals give life substance. - To strive actively to achieve some goal gives your life meaning and substance.

My Definite Chief Aim I, Bruce Lee, will be the first highest paid Oriental super star in the United States. In return, I will give the most exciting performances and render the best of quality in the capacity of an actor. Starting 1970 I will achieve world fame and from then onward till the end of 1980 I will have in my possession $10,000,000. I will live the way I please and achieve inner harmony and happiness.

Be a practical dreamer backed by action

Even though I, Bruce Lee, may die someday without fulfilling all of my ambitions, I feel no sorrow. I did what I wanted to do. What I've done, I've done with sincerity and to the best of my ability. You can't expect much more from life.

Don't fear failure. — Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail.

Be happy, but never satisfied.

A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.

To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities.

Talk about a dream, try to make it real

They say "ya gotta stay hungry"... Hey Baby...I'm just about starvin' tonight!

More than rich, more than famous, more than happy...I wanted to be great.

A time comes when you need to stop waiting for the man you want to become and start being the man you want to be.

It's a town full of losers, and I'm pulling out of here to win.

Lesson: In the real world, ninety-nine cents will not get you into New York City. You will need the full dollar.

It didn't take me long to figure it out: I didn't want to meet the Beatles. I wanted to BE the Beatles.

But if you have the talent, then will, ambition and the determination to expose yourself to new thoughts, counterargument, new influences, will strengthen and fortify your work, driving you closer to home.

Stay hard, Stay hungry, Stay alive!

Getting what you want is a serious matter. It is far more transformative than frustration.

resumiremos a nossa ambição nesta orgulhosa divisa: um ator para cada gesto

I remember being in Hollywood at the age of 16 and marveling at the stars. The idea of being part of it never entered my mind. It was too far-fetched.