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Glogg is a Scandinavian mulled wine, sweetened with honey, almonds, raisins and spices. Its name suits its purpose so beautifully.

Quotes by Susie Dent

The program of A.A., as written by Bill Wilson and Dr. Smith, only has one purpose: to get you sober. That's it. To make you a better person, forget it. That was one of the things he came to understand...

Quotes by Susan Cheever

Tony Blair faced a massive defection from his own party ranks during voting around the intervention in Iraq. For our present purpose, the point is not that he survived the defection, but that he had to face it.

Quotes by Stockwell Day

I wrote a few children's books... not on purpose.

Steven Wright

I think we all want to know that if our lives don't turn out the way we imagine, there's still a purpose.

Quotes by Steven Curtis Chapman

By the fourth grade, I graduated to an erector set and spent many happy hours constructing devices of unknown purpose where the main design criterion was to maximize the number of moving parts and overall size.

Quotes by Steven Chu

One thing we cannot put a number on is the number of casualties because people were never connected to their purpose in life.

Quotes by Steve Southerland

Working in network news is not a solitary pursuit; it is the ultimate 'team sport,' in which success is derived from the collective performances of remarkable people united in purpose and dedication.

Quotes by Steve Capus

The original purpose of the welfare state was to lift people into self-sufficiency, not to create a permanent underclass dependent on taxpayers.

Quotes by Stephen Moore

Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it.

Quotes by Stephen Hawking

Family home evening is more for the purpose of teaching values and gospel principles, displaying talents and enjoying different kinds of family fun and activities.

Quotes by Stephen Covey

The whole purpose of filmmaking is to entertain the viewers and when it happens, it gives you a high.

Quotes by Sreenivasan

I believe that the purpose of cinema is to entertain. The so-called geniuses may have given new meanings to it, but for those who developed cinema, the aim was to entertain.

Quotes by Sreenivasan

I grew up in Hollywood, California. A lot of my parents' friends were in the motion picture industry, but I saw their doctor friends as more solid. I admired them; there was a peacefulness in them, a sense of purpose...

Quotes by Spencer Johnson

There is... a greater sense of divine purpose when we're playing at all-Christian rock shows. In clubs or bars, we know that the audience primarily came to see a show, so we try not to get preachy and instead let...

Quotes by Sonny Sandoval

I had no need to apologize that the look-wider, search-more affirmative action that Princeton and Yale practiced had opened doors for me. That was its purpose: to create the conditions whereby students from disadvantaged backgrounds could be brought to the...

Quotes by Sonia Sotomayor

Getting in touch with your life purpose is important.

Quotes by Skepta

A doctrine serves no purpose in itself, but it is indispensable to have one if only to avoid being deceived by false doctrines.

Quotes by Simone Weil

How it came to pass that man, originally taught, as we doubt not he was, to know and to worship the true Jehovah, is found, at so early a period of his history, a worshiper of baser objects, it is...

Quotes by Simon Greenleaf

Success in war and preservation of a country's social framework as a purpose at least equal in importance to welfare of individuals.

Quotes by Simon Kuznets

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote that defines purpose in an unusual way?
Yes - one calls research "formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose." It's a memorable way of describing purpose as curiosity with direction. For more thoughtful lines like this, see our Good quotes.
What does the stunt person quote say about purpose?
It describes a purpose built around staying invisible: "the whole purpose of a stunt person is to not be known." It's a striking reminder that not every purpose is about recognition.
Is there a quote linking purpose to politics or government policy?
Yes - one discusses "The purpose of the European Union expansion," describing it as being to "bring stability to the East." It frames a large political purpose in terms of long-term regional stability. Our Government quotes cover more on this kind of large-scale purpose.
Is there a darker example of 'purpose' in this collection?
Yes - one quote states, "The whole purpose of those attacks was to drive those contractors out," noting that many were left terrified. It's a reminder that purpose isn't always framed positively.
Where can I read more quotes about finding purpose?
Take a look at our Life quotes for more on purpose and meaning, or our Me quotes for personal reflections like the ones here.

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