I hold ambition of so light a quality that is is but a shadow's shadow

I hold ambition of so light a quality that is is but a shadow's shadow

In the world of William Shakespeare, ambition is a recurring theme that drives many of his characters to great heights or tragic ends. The quote “I hold ambition of so light a quality that is but a shadow's shadow” speaks to the complex nature of ambition and how it can be both a driving force and a fleeting illusion.