Purpose Quotes

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If government is to serve any purpose it is to do for others what they are unable to do for themselves. — Lyndon B. Johnson
When I spoke at the St. Lawrence Seaway ceremonies in 1969, I borrowed some words from the monument there which I had joined Queen Elizabeth… — Richard M. Nixon
Whatever doubt there may be as to the quality or purpose of our free speech we certainly have ample volumes in production. — Herbert Hoover
The purpose of establishing different houses of legislation is to introduce the influence of different interests or different principles. — Thomas Jefferson
The world in which we live can be understood as a result of muddle and accident; but if it is the outcome of deliberate purpose,… — Bertrand Russell
All great art is by its very essence in conflict with the society with which it exists. It expresses the truth about the existence regardless… — Erich Fromm
Our social and economic system cannot march toward better days unless it is inspired by things of the Spirit. It is here that the higher… — Herbert Hoover
'Peace on earth, good will toward men' - democracy must cling to that message. For it is my deep conviction that democracy cannot live without… — Franklin D. Roosevelt
My first act as president is a prayer. I ask you to bow your heads: Heavenly Father, we bow our heads and thank You for… — George H. W. Bush
Faith is the framework for living. It gives us the spirit and heart that affects everything we do. If gives us hope each day. Faith… — George W. Bush
The common element in all the special forms of contemplation is the loving, yearning, affirming bent toward that happiness which is the same as God… — Josef Pieper
The happiest thing that can be said about democracy... is that it is one of the few systems that has been willing to risk a… — Harry Allen Overstreet
The purpose of a relationship is to decide what part of yourself you'd like to see 'show up', not what part of another you can… — Neale Donald Walsch
Government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit and security of the people, nation or community; whenever any government shall be found… — George Mason
The French revolution was a .eune invented and constructed for the purpose of manufacturing liberty; but it had neither lever cogs, nor adjusting powers, and… — Charles Caleb Colton
Technology is, in the broadest sense, mind or intelligence or purpose blending with nature. — Paul Davies
Let us each of us now embrace with solemn duty, and awesome joy, what is our lasting birthright. With common effort and common purpose, with… — Barack Obama
We do not need to eat animals, wear animals, or use animals for entertainment purposes, and our only defence of these uses is our pleasure,… — Gary L. Francione
The main purpose of Social Security is to redistribute wealth, to make an increasingly large number of Americans dependent on government for their basic needs… — Neal Boortz
Miracles are everywhere to be found when priesthood callings are magnified. When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God… — Thomas S. Monson

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