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Purpose Quotes - Page 44

For this purpose I determined to keep an account of the voyage, and to write down punctually every thing we performed or saw from day to day, as will hereafter appear.

Christopher Columbus, Bartolomé de las Casas (1827). “Personal Narrative of the First Voyage of Columbus to America: From a Manuscript Recently Discovered in Spain”, p.11

But in truth, should I meet with gold or spices in great quantity, I shall remain till I collect as much as possible, and for this purpose I am proceeding solely in quest of them.

Christopher Columbus, Bartolomé de las Casas (1827). “Personal Narrative of the First Voyage of Columbus to America: From a Manuscript Recently Discovered in Spain”, p.54

The Christian life is one of faith, where we find ourselves routinely overdriving our headlights but knowing it's okay because God is in control and has a purpose behind it.

Bill Hybels, Mark Mittelberg (2009). “Crossing the Line of Faith: Help Your Friends Know God in a Style That Fits You”, p.16, Harper Collins

For those who confuse you, recognize that their confusion is theirs and your clarity is yours.

Barbara Marciniak (1998). “Family of Light: Pleiadian Tales and Lessons in Living”, p.163, Inner Traditions / Bear & Co

It is wonderful what great strides can be made when there is a resolute purpose behind them.

Winston Churchill (1950). “Europe Unite: Speeches 1947 and 1948”, London, Cassell