People's attitudes abruptly altered as a result of being overly ambitious. They started throwing stones at him and hurting him. People who previously greeted him with roses have suddenly turned against him. This was the tragic outcome for the patriot in Robert Browning's poem "The Patriot." Ambition is defined as a strong desire to be or do something great. It is not bad in itself, but it can be dangerous if we are not careful. Our ambitions can take us away from God and lead us down paths that will destroy our lives. Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again" (John 3:3). It means that we need to trust in Jesus Christ for salvation. After we accept Him as our Savior, He gives us new hearts to live by. We can then keep His commandments and follow His path of righteousness. Our world needs more people like the patriot. He was willing to sacrifice everything to fight for his country. Such people should be admired rather than condemned.