About This Quote
I have no ambition to govern men" is a quote from the play "King John" by William Shakespeare. It is a reference to a line spoken by a group of noblemen who are revolting against King John. They refuse to obey him, and they say that they will not be ruled by any man. The quote is usually used to describe an individual that refuses to believe that he or she should be in charge of others.
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