Quote by Johann von Goethe

To make converts is the natural ambition of everyone.

To make converts is the natural ambition of everyone.

Summary

This quote suggests that it is innate for people to desire to convert others to their beliefs, ideas, or ideologies. The desire to convince and persuade others to adopt one's viewpoint is seen as a common and natural human ambition. This ambition could stem from the need to validate one's own beliefs or create a sense of unity among like-minded individuals. It also reflects the human inclination to seek validation and support for our own perspectives and ideas through the influence and acceptance of others.

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