Purpose Quotes

5907 Purpose quotes by 3153 unique authors

God accomplishes His purposes heart to heart. — David B. Haight
The very purpose of a bill of rights is to withdraw certain subjects from...political controversy, to place them beyond the reach of majorities. — Robert H. Jackson
The purpose of the Constitution is to restrict the majority's ability to harm a minority. — James Madison
One of the things I will talk about, that no president has talked about before, is I think the dangers of contraception in this country.… — Rick Santorum
Its avowed purpose is to excite sexual desire, which, I should have thought, is unnecessary in the case of the young, inconvenient in the case… — Malcolm Muggeridge
Like the vast majority of Americans, I've opposed same-sex marriage, but I've also opposed unjust discrimination against anyone, for racial or religious reasons, or for… — Mitt Romney
As her sons have seen her: the mother in patriarchy: controlling, erotic, castrating, heart-suffering, guilt-ridden, and guilt-provoking; a marble brow, a huge breast, an avid… — Adrienne Rich
We always marry someone for the purpose of finishing our childhood. — Harville Hendrix
Clearly understand, there isn't any situation that isn't made worse by worry. Worry never solves anything. Worry never prevents anything. Worry never heals anything. Worry… — Bob Proctor
Juvenile delinquency serves many purposes, including that of providing sadistic adults with fantasies suited to their special tastes. — Edgar Friedenberg
The purpose of Yoga is to facilitate the profound inner relaxation that accompanies fearlessness. The release from fear is what finally precipitates the full flowering… — Erich Schiffmann
Those who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living. — Gautama Buddha
They are not following dharma who resort to violence to achieve their purpose. But those who lead others through nonviolent means, knowing right and wrong,… — Gautama Buddha
Dedicate yourself to Love. Decide to let Love be your intention, your purpose, and your point. And then let Love inspire you, support you and… — Robert Holden
Prayer wonderfully clears the vision; steadies the nerves; defines duty; stiffens the purpose; sweetens and strengthens the spirit. — S. D Gordon
Prayer is partnership with God in His planet-sized purposes, and includes the "all things" beside, as an important detail of the whole. — S. D Gordon
Prayer does not influence God. Prayer surely does influence God. It does not influence His purpose. It does influence His action. — S. D Gordon
It is not the purpose of a juryman's office to give justice as a favor to whoever seems good to him, but to judge according… — Socrates
I am as wrapped up in her as a vine that clings to a tree seeking for sustenance. She's tied me to her for eternity.… — Colleen Houck
Everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease and herb to cure it, and every person a mission. This is the Indian theory of… — Unknown Author
Everyone has a covenant and a purpose which is special, and if you do not fulfill it, - there is no one else who will. — Glenda Green
The purpose of human life is the dissolution of the soul and the revelation of the Spirit. — Ian Gardner
Knowing the plumbing of the universe, intricate and awe-inspiring though that plumbing might be, is a far cry from discovering its purpose. — Unknown Author
Having purpose and vision during retirement is one of the most important determinants of mental, social, spiritual, and physical well-being in later life. — Harold George Koenig
When you see what you're here for, the world begins to mirror your purpose in a magical way. It's almost as if you suddenly find… — Betty Sue Flowers

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