"I know that the last thing a book wants is to just sit around unread, serving as an element of interior decorating. So when I have people over, all they have to do is glance at my books, and I implore them to take a few home with them. If I am really ambitious, I pack books into boxes and donate them to prisons."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Ambition as articulated by Barbara Ehrenreich. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Ambition provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Barbara Ehrenreich

Barbara Ehrenreich was an American author and political activist. During the 1980s and early 1990s, she was a prominent figure in the Democratic Socialists of America. She was a widely read and award-winning columnist and essayist and the author of 21 books.

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