Purpose Quotes - Page 38

For the material, at best, is only temporal, or temporary, while that which may be built from spiritual desire, spiritual purposes, is eternal.

There are no separate systems. The world is a continuum. Where to draw a boundary around a system depends on the purpose of the discussion.

The Lord doesn't care at all if we spend our days working in marble halls or stable stalls. He knows where we are, no matter how humble our circumstances. He will use - in his own way and for his holy purposes - those who incline their hearts to Him.

We must not only give what we have, we must give what we are.

Pleasure is not the purpose of man's existence. Joy is.

The establishment of a clear, central purpose or goal in life is the starting point of all success

Don't let uncertainty talk you into pursuing a backup plan instead of your purpose.

The pursuit of enlightenment is for the purpose of the world, not merely for the purpose of the individual. Practices for enlightenment must lead to action in the world.

The purpose of this book is to supply, in the form suitable for laymen, guidance in the adoption and execution of an investment policy.

Art for art's sake, with no purpose, for any purpose perverts art. But art achieves a purpose which is not its own. (1804)

TV and film both attract me equally. In both, you do search for a role that would be enjoyable to do, that has a great storyline and then, secondly, you look at the cast and the crew - are they respectable? How I look at it is my character - has the character got enough substance? It can't just be a one faced character, which is there to fill a gap. He has to have a purpose, so if it ticks all of those boxes then generally it's a good choice.

The purpose of education is not to fill a vessel but to kindle a flame.

I’ve been more places by accident than most people have been on purpose.

Spirit and soul is horseshit of the worst sort. Obviously there are no fairies, no Santa Clauses, no spirits. What there is, is human goals and purposes as noted by sane existentialists. But a lot of transcendentalists are utter screwballs.

Parts exist only for purposes of figuring and describing, and as we figure the world out we become confused if we do not remember this all the time.

Everything God does has purpose and intention behind that design. It is a master design, and every little thing has its proper place and function.

Goods can serve many other purposes besides purchasing money, but money can serve no other purpose besides purchasing goods.

Part of your purpose in life is to build strong and fruitful relationships with others, and your work setting is a perfect place to start.

Our purpose is to lean against the winds of deflation or inflation, whichever way they are blowing.

Say to yourself, 'I'm here on purpose, I can accomplish anything I desire, and I do it by being in harmony with the all-pervading creative force in the universe.

Only the consciousness of a purpose that is mightier than any man and worthy of all men can fortify and inspirit and compose the souls of men.

It took me a while and a lot of hard times to figure out my purpose, I am so happy with my life. I just want to help make other people happy too.

The purpose of Jesus's coming is to put the whole world right, to renew and restore the creation, not to escape it.

The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.

Having a vision for your life allows you to live out of hope, rather than out of your fears.