"Rightfully so, ambition is universally revered." Not true. The use of "universally" should be limited to a few universal truth and for jokes about people thi

"Rightfully so, ambition is universally revered." Not true. The use of "universally" should be limited to a few universal truth and for jokes about people thinking their limited scope is the universe. Examples of probable universal truths (other than mathematic or physic laws): - Mother universally smile to their infants. (Few exceptions) - Incest taboo is near-universal. - Fear of the unknown is almost universal. Wrongs: - Men universally prefer big waist and boobs. - Religion is universal. - Everyone loves pets/sport/music. And no, the quote above is not a figure de style, it is just poorly thought writing.