Purpose Quotes

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I believe we should try to move away from the vocabulary and attitudes which shape the stereotyping of developed and developing country approaches to human… — Mary Robinson
Challenges arise to make us aware of our inner purpose. — Deepak Chopra
For what purpose humanity is there should not even concern us: why you are here, that you should ask yourself: and if you have no… — Friedrich Nietzsche
I say you ought to write out 10 outrageous goals that are bigger than you because your life isn't meaningful or important unless you're on… — Mark Victor Hansen
Desires must be simple and definite. They defeat their own purpose should they be too many, too confusing, or beyond a man's training to accomplish — George S. Clason
The establishment of a clear, central purpose or goal in life is the starting point of all success — Brian Tracy
There is, it appears, a conspiracy of scientists afoot. Their purpose is to break down religion, propagate immorality, and so reduce mankind to the level… — H. L. Mencken
If we use our fuel to get our power, we are living on our capital and exhausting it rapidly. This method is barbarous and wantonly… — Nikola Tesla
Love is the essential reality and our purpose on earth. To be consciously aware of it, to experience love in ourselves and others, is the… — Marianne Williamson
Genius is but fine observation strengthened by fixity of purpose. — Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton
The purpose of affirmative action is to give our nation a way to finally address the systemic exclusion of individuals of talent on the basis… — William J. Clinton
I think there are some things ... that may even be distorted in the practice, such as some affirmative action programs becoming quota systems. And… — Ronald Reagan
What is the purpose of life? I believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. — Dalai Lama
When the child has reached manhood he is thoroughly saturated with the belief that he is chosen by the Lord himself to defend his country… — Emma Goldman
[A]ll power is originally vested in, and consequently derived from, the people. That government is instituted and ought to be exercised for the benefit of… — James Madison
The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots… — Robert Walpole
Human beings are compelled to adopt a belief system; some paradigm to provide meaning, purpose, and understanding to our lives. A quick survey of the… — Terry Rossio
There are unidentified flying objects. That is, there are a hard core of cases-perhaps 20 to 30 percent in different studies-for which there is no… — Margaret Mead
When mourning the loss of our departed friends, I cannot help but think that in every death there is a birth; the spirit leaves the… — Wilford Woodruff
The universe exists under a reign of eternal law, surpassing the imperfect laws of human government. Such orderliness, such domination by law, imply intelligent planning… — John Andreas Widtsoe

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