1. Mr. Pu Songling, his lifelong ambition is to pass the imperial examination and earn money to belong to the imperial family, but no matter how hard he works in his life, he cannot get what he wants.

2. Yuan Shikai wanted to be the emperor, and he did pay a lot, but he was ousted in just 83 days. This was because his ambition was problematic and violated the laws of social development, and the people generally Yearn for democracy and oppose autocracy.

3. Yuan Chonghuan of the Ming Dynasty and Wang Anshi of the Northern Song Dynasty were both loyal ministers and good generals. However, due to the corruption of their times and the stupidity of those in power, they were unable to realize their ideals and ambitions.

4. During the Warring States Period, Zhao Kuo could only talk on paper. Even if he had lofty ambitions, it would not help. This was caused by his own subjective miscalculation. Those who have ambitions may not always achieve their goals.

Extended information:

1. When things go well, things come true. The cauldron sinks the boat. One hundred and two Qinchuans will eventually belong to Chu. People and nature will not be disappointed with their hard work. They will eat their courage by lying down. Three thousand Yuejia can swallow up Wu. . But historical experience tells us: Where there is a will, there may not always be a way.

2. Where there is a will, things may not always come true. Since ancient times, there have been many people with ambitions, but as the Yangtze River rolls eastward, the waves wash away all the heroes. There are always a few victors in history. They preach as victors that "where there is a will, there is a way." However, we ignore the numerous bones behind them.

3. God may not let you down if you work hard. The chance of success always requires many factors. Ambition is just one of them. The ancients paid attention to the time, location, and people. This is exactly the reason.

4. I remember reading this sentence in a book: If you can succeed in this world if you have ambition and perseverance, there will be no losers in the world. Manpower is sometimes poor, and ambition is only a prerequisite for success, not a necessary and sufficient condition.

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