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    My Ambition

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    My ambition is to open and run a small fine dining place doing business at a level of excellence whereby it could be revered in the Michelin Guide. Published every year in over a dozen countries‚ the Michelin Guide is the oldest and best-known European hotel and restaurant guide which awards a star to those deserving restaurants listed in its famous Red Guide. The guide awards one to three stars to a small number of restaurants of outstanding quality. One star signifies a “very good cuisine

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    Gatsby's Ambition

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    English 11‚ Period 2 05 June 2012 The Great Gatsby’s Ambition In the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ Fitzgerald builds theme of personal ambition by using the setting and the characterization to show the significance of the main persona‚ Gatsby’s personal ambition. Fitzgerald uses the setting of East Egg and West Egg and characterization of Daisy and Dan Cody on the connection they have with Jay Gatsby. Jay Gatsby’s ambition is to achieve the American Dream. In Gatsby’s eyes‚ to

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    My Ambition

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    My ambition in life has always kept changing frequently‚ like as a dancer‚ as an artist‚ a writer or a doctor since I like biology .But I have realized that by just liking something that is related to it cannot assure someone to become that. Every ambition has so many fields to look through to achieve. One may not be successful in all the related paths but can be in at least a few. But now I feel its time for me to have a particular goal to reach. I don’t want to be focused completely on it but also

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    Want and Ambition

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    1. What spring in to your mind when you hear the word "ämbition"? Whenever I hear the word ambition as if there’s someone beside me and telling to take actions! I have so many ambitions in life that I need to fulfill. These ambitions will help me to strive harder and reach the goal to be a successful one. 2. Are you ambitious? Yes‚ I am ambitious. Definitely I am‚ we all need to accept the facts that people meant to be ambitious to take harder or strive to get what we goal in life. People

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    Definition Of Ambition

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    one define ambition? Ambition is a tenacious desire to do or achieve something‚ typically requiring determination and hard work. Whether it is negative or positive‚ many people have been affected by ambition. Ambition is a key quality‚ the best quality a person can have‚ until it is taken too far and the line is crossed. There is a difference between chasing a dream and being obsessed‚ and if somebody doesn’t know the difference it can cause a major downfall. Nobody is born with ambition that makes

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    Macbeth's Ambition

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    The thematic importance of ambition is revealed throughout MacBeth in a manner that is not always instantly visually evident to a conscientious reader. Although it is responsible for MacBeth’s rise to power‚ his "vaulting ambition" is also to blame for MacBeth’s tragic downfall. MacBeth would not have been able to achieve his power as King of Scotland‚ or have been able to carry out his evil deeds‚ if it was not for his ambition. In these instances‚ ambition helped MacBeth achieve his goals to

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    Ambition of Macbeth!

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    vaulting ambition‚ though it is what brings him to his height of power‚ it is also what leads him to his downfall. Vaulting Ambition is Macbeth’s only flaw; it disables him to achieve his utmost goals and forces him to face his fate. Without this ambition‚ though‚ Macbeth never would have been able to achieve his power as King of Scotland or have been able to carry out his evil deeds. In these instances‚ ambition helped Macbeth do what he wanted to do. But‚ consequently‚ Macbeth’s ambition has another

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    Ambition In Macbeth

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    Macbeth is a play where events are shaped by ambition and madness. Discuss. Of the many William Shakespeare’s famous playwright‚ Macbeth is one that challenges characters sanity with their ambition for power. Ambition is a theme that is early established in the play where the desire for power and status consumes Macbeth upon hearing the witches’ prophecy. Lady Macbeth‚ too‚ desires for power alongside her husband. However‚ her wrongdoing overcomes her with fear and guilt‚ which strips her away

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    my ambition

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    Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings. Salvador Dali actually ‚ i wanted to become a doc. since i was 4 years old.my grandfather was a landlord. i always used to ask him `when i become a doc. will u give me some of your land to construct my clinic?` he used to smile and say`why not dear.` then i would say `grandpa then i will certainly treat you after i become a doc. and i will not charge you a single penny` and he used to enjoy this childish talk with me.however i and my grandpa

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    Towering Ambitions

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    Towering ambitions Transforming high rise housing into sustainable homes Towering ambitions: Transforming high rise housing into sustainable homes By Hannah Kyrke-Smith Green Alliance Green Alliance is a charity and independent think tank focused on ambitious leadership for the environment. Green Alliance is a charity and independent think tank focused on ambitious leadership for the environment. We have a track record of over 30 years‚ working with the most influential leaders from the NGO‚ business

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