Quote by Jonathan Swift

Where there are large powers with little ambition... nature may be said to have fallen short of her purposes.

Where there are large powers with little ambition... nature

Summary

This quote implies that when there are individuals or groups who possess great power but lack the drive or ambition to use it effectively, it can be seen as a failure of nature's intended design. It suggests that power should be accompanied by purpose and the desire to accomplish meaningful goals. Without ambition, power becomes underutilized and potentially wasted, hindering the fulfillment of its intended purposes.

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By Jonathan Swift

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