Ambition Quotes in The Other Boleyn Girl

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #1

"They are planning a great future for you," Anne said solemnly. "Any girl in England would die for your chances." (2.236)

We're going to say this a lot: be careful what you wish for. Anne wishes she had Mary's opportunity to wed the king of England—and Anne will totally end up dying for it in the end.

Quote #2

I had gone far beyond Hever and I did not want to come back. (2.569)

At the beginning of the book, Mary possesses much of Mary's ambition: she doesn't want to be a country girl anymore. Yet as the novel continues, Mary will relinquish that ambition and long for a quieter life.

Quote #3

We never look back. We have no time for regrets or second thoughts. If a plan goes awry we make another, if one weapon breaks in our hands we find a second. (2.582)

Don't cross a Boleyn, because a Boleyn can hold a grudge for years. Also, don't face off against the Boleyn family in a game of Fire Emblem.