ambition quotes

Question 1

Macbeth admits ambition is his only motivation to kill Duncan — a dangerous and unstable force.

Answer 1

“I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition.”

Question 2

Lady Macbeth believes Macbeth is ambitious but lacks the ruthlessness needed to succeed.

Answer 2

“Thou wouldst be great, art not without ambition, but without the illness should attend it.”

Question 3

She encourages Macbeth to hide his ambition and intentions behind a false appearance.
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Answer 3

“Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t.”

Question 4

Even after becoming king, Macbeth’s ambition grows — he is never satisfied and fears threats to his power.

Answer 4

“To be thus is nothing, but to be safely thus.”