Quotes About Purpose

I fear that the day I die, I am going to die without accomplishing what I have in my mind. Life is too short, and a lot of things can happen, and I am really keen to see it with my own eyes – and that is why I am in a hurry.

"There are two tests in life, more important than any other test. On Monday morning, when you wake up, do you feel in the pit of your stomach you can't wait to go to work? And when you're ready to go home Friday afternoon, do you say, 'I can't wait to go home?'

"When you start to do the things that you truly love, it wouldn't matter whether it is Monday or Friday; you would be so excited to wake up each morning to work on your passions."

Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival.

"They're not gonna catch us. We're on a mission from God."

Honestly, I feel like everything in life happens for a reason, and my son has been the greatest gift that God has given me in my life and been the most game-changing thing that's happened to my life, in a necessary way.

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens"

"Bottom line: God will not allow any person to keep you from your destiny. They may be bigger, stronger, or more powerful, but God knows how to shift things around and get you to where you're supposed to be."

The first thing I do every day when I wake up is thank God for letting me make it through the night and giving me another day of life – just because sometimes I wake up, and I cannot believe I'm doing what I'm doing. I just thank Him. I don't know how I deserve it, but it's completely because of Him.

True happiness…not not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.

The secret of happiness is something to do.

Happiness is within. It has nothing to do with how much applause you get or how many people praise you. Happiness comes when you believe that you have done something truly meaningful.

"Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value."

3. A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy.

8. My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.

14. Life is short, and it is up to you to make it sweet.

I believe that if you don't derive a deep sense of purpose from what you do, if you don't come radiantly alive several times a day, if you don't feel deeply grateful at the tremendous good fortune that has been bestowed on you, then you are wasting your life. And life is too short to waste.

Life is short. Live passionately.

Life is a one time offer, use it well.

Everything happens for a reason.

I love life. I wish I could live another 500 years, truly. There is so much to do. I don't feel bitter or angry or disappointed. If anything, I am very grateful for where I come from. I have absolutely no regrets.

The tragedy of life is not death but what we let die inside of us while we live.

Be the greatest of who you were meant to be. Life goes on ferociously – with or without you. It is your choice. Truly and magnificently your choice.