Purpose Quotes

5907 Purpose quotes by 3153 unique authors

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
If we can say with Seneca, "This life is only a prelude to eternity," then we need not worry so much over the fittings and… — Minot Judson Savage
The Lord is in control. He knows the end from the beginning. He has given us adequate instruction that, if followed, will see us safely… — M. Russell Ballard
Not only is there no guarantee of the temporal immortality of the human soul, that is to say of its eternal survival after death; but,… — Ludwig Wittgenstein
Mathematical economics is old enough to be respectable, but not all economists respect it. It has powerful supporters and impressive testimonials, yet many capable economists… — James R Newman
For nothing so much disturbs the mind, though it be done for some beneficial purpose, as to innovate and introduce strange things, and most of… — Saint John Chrysostom
The purpose of a funeral service is to comfort the living. It is important at a funeral to display excessive grief. This will show others… — P.J. O'Rourke
The fact remains that we are invited to forget ourselves on purpose, cast our awful solemnity to the wind, and join in the general Dance. — Thomas Merton
We tend to set up success in Christian work as our purpose, but our purpose should be to display the glory of God in human… — Oswald Chambers
You ask me whether I am in good spirits. How could I not be so? As long as Faith gives me strength I will always… — Pier Giorgio Frassati
The purpose of religion is not so much to get us into heaven, or to keep us out of hell, but to put a little… — E. Stanley Jones

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