Quotes About Purpose

Start embracing the life that is calling you and use your life to serve the world.

It doesn't interest me what you do for a living, I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing.

Somewhere there is an ancient enmity between our daily life and the great work. Help me in saying it, to understand it.

Though the universe is delightfully complex, life, at its heart, is not particularly complicated. Live true to who you are and though it won't always be easy, you'll live well.

Nothing is beneath you if it is in the direction of your life.

Art matters not merely because it is the most magnificent ornament and the most nearly unfailing occupation of our lives, but because it is life itself.

As your act of dedication in this world you must finally surrender your own life to a life of service.

Always define WHAT you want to do with your life and WHAT you have to offer to the world, in terms of your favorite talents/gifts/skills-not in terms of a job-title.

Without a purpose, life is motion without meaning, activity without direction, and events without reason.

Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourself, something that encompasses you but is not defined by your existence alone.

What is worthwhile in life? I think it is worth living and dreaming. If you don't you may be dead anyhow - inside.

I will not waste my life! I will finish my course and finish it well. I will display the Gospel of the grace of God in all I do. I will run my race to the end." - Paul

Think deeply about life, it's worth it!

Really, when I think it over, literature has only one excuse for existing; it saves the person who makes it from the disgustingness of life.

What we really want to do is what we are really meant to do.

Meaning arises from loving life, not from goals or narratives.

A solid sense of self will help a person to lead a full and happy life.

When you are too old to play golf, you had better die.

What is the purpose of life?...To be the eyes and ears and conscience of the Creator of the Universe, you fool!

Life is too short and hell is too hot to just play church.

Without self-expression, life lacks spontaneity and joy. Without service to others, it lacks meaning and purpose.

Any moment that opens us up to the reality that life is good is a parable of the supreme end for which we were made.

As your understanding of life continues to grow, you can walk upon this planet safe and secure, always moving forward toward your greater good.

I'm still me, Malala. The important thing is God has given me my life.