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I believe that the purpose for which I and my fellow soldiers entered upon this war should have been so clearly stated as to have made it impossible to change them, and that, had this been done, the objects which...

Quotes by Siegfried Sassoon

We have long observed that every neurosis has the result, and therefore probably the purpose, of forcing the patient out of real life, of alienating him from actuality.

Quotes by Sigmund Freud

When I was up there at the plate, my purpose was to get on base anyway I could, whether by hitting or by getting hit.

Quotes by Shoeless Joe Jackson

I think of life itself now as a wonderful play that I've written for myself, and so my purpose is to have the utmost fun playing my part.

Quotes by Shirley MacLaine

It is good to start as young as you can. What is more important is to carve out your vision and assess your readiness to start giving. Commitment and purpose are core to giving.

Quotes by Shiv Nadar

Music exists for the purpose of growing an admirable heart.

Quotes by Shinichi Suzuki

Relief Society can help us turn away from the world, for its express purpose is to help sisters and their families come unto Christ.

Quotes by Sheri L. Dew

My only purpose is to teach children to rebel against authority figures.

Quotes by Sherman Alexie

Improvement of civic facilities is among our priorities, and for this purpose, education, health, infrastructure and transport sectors are being improved through revolutionary steps. Citizens will benefit from all these projects, and their living standard will be raised.

Quotes by Shehbaz Sharif

Every character is asking: 'What's my place? Why am I here? I don't want the answer to be 'Just because.' You find your own purpose. Each finds the reason to be here and how to contribute.

Quotes by Sharon Creech

When people know they are created with a purpose, and not here by accident, it is life-changing.

Quotes by Shane Harper

My whole purpose of taking on miniature painting was to break the tradition, to experiment with it, to find new ways of making meaning, to question the relevance of it.

Quotes by Shahzia Sikander

I always say that the characters in Jane Austen's original books are rather like zombies because they live in this bubble of immense wealth and privilege and no matter what's going on around them they have a singular purpose to...

Quotes by Seth Grahame-Smith

After having grown the brand and elevating the overall reputation of TFC both at home and abroad, it seems I no longer serve a purpose.

Quotes by Sebastian Giovinco

Naturalism says that we were not put here for any purpose. But that doesn't mean there isn't such thing as purpose. It just means that purpose isn't imposed from outside. We human beings have the creative ability to give our...

Quotes by Sean M. Carroll

My eyebrows - they have a life of their own. I don't arch them on purpose; I don't do, like, arching exercises or anything, I promise! I try to maintain a neutral mass, but they just sort of go with...

Quotes by Seamus Dever

My eyebrows - they have a life of their own. I don't arch them on purpose; I don't do, like, arching exercises or anything, I promise!

Quotes by Seamus Dever

I think that I have a seriousness of purpose, a lot of support, and a healthy amount of good fortune.

Quotes by Sean Astin

The purpose of narrative is to present us with complexity and ambiguity.

Quotes by Scott Turow

Everyone wants that sense of fulfilling a purpose in some way.

Quotes by Scott Wolf

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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