Quotes about Purpose

Character is that which reveals moral purpose, exposing the class of things a man chooses or avoids

Purpose is a desire for something in our own power, coupled with an investigation into its means.

If there is some end of the things we do, which we desire for its own sake, clearly this must be the good. Will not knowledge of it, then, have a great influence on life? Shall we not, like archers who have a mark to aim at, be more likely to hit upon what we should? If so, we must try, in outline at least, to determine what it is.

Happiness consists in the consciousness of a life in which the highest Virtue is actively manifested.

Nature makes nothing incomplete, and nothing in vain.

If happiness is activity in accordance with excellence, it is reasonable that it should be in accordance with the highest excellence.

Every art and every inquiry, and similarly every action and choice, is thought to aim at some good and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim.

The state comes into existence for the sake of life and continues to exist for the sake of good life.

Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny.

Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.

I have tried to keep on with my striving because this is the only hope I have of ever achieving anything worthwhile and lasting.

From what we get, we can make a living. What we give; however, makes a life.