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Quotes about Purpose

The ancient Greek definition of happiness was the full use of your powers along lines of excellence.
— John F. Kennedy
Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.
— John F. Kennedy
God has created me to do some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. He has not created me for naught. I shall do good; I shall do His work.
— John Henry Newman
The creature has a purpose, and his eyes are bright with it.
— John Keats
Call the world, if you please, the vale of Soul-making. Then you will find out the use of the world.
— John Keats
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy I don't mind, I think they're crazy. Running everywhere at such a speed Till they find there's no need.
— John Lennon
Why in the world are we here? Surely not to live in pain and fear. Why on earth are you there, when you're everywhere-come and get your share.
— John Lennon
Love is the Answer. What was the Question?
— John Lennon
Look at me Who am I supposed to be? Look at me What am I supposed to be? Look at me Oh my love
— John Lennon
When I went to school they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down Happy. They told me I didn't understand the assignment and I told them they didn't understand life.
— John Lennon
Luck is the residue of design.
— John Milton
If you can't get emotional about what you believe in your heart, you're in the wrong business.
— Vince Lombardi