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18 Inspiring Purpose Quotes

Inspirational purpose quotes have the power to ignite a fire within us, to awaken our deepest passions and propel us towards our true calling. They remind us that life is not just about existing, but about thriving and making a meaningful impact. These quotes inspire us to look beyond the surface level and connect with our innermost desires, giving us the courage to pursue our dreams with unwavering determination. They remind us that our purpose is not only personal, but also interconnected with the greater good. Inspirational purpose quotes are a testament to the human spirit’s resilience and potential for greatness, and they serve as a beacon of hope for anyone seeking direction in life.

He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how. -Friedrich Nietzsche
He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how. -Friedrich Nietzsche

 

Great minds have purposes, others have wishes. -Washington Irving
Great minds have purposes, others have wishes. -Washington Irving

 

Nothing is more creative... nor destructive... than a brilliant mind with a purpose. -Dan Brown
Nothing is more creative… nor destructive… than a brilliant mind with a purpose. -Dan Brown

 

It’s not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something. -Winston Churchill
It’s not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something. -Winston Churchill

 

The soul which has no fixed purpose in life is lost; to be everywhere, is to be nowhere. -Michel de Montaigne
The soul which has no fixed purpose in life is lost; to be everywhere, is to be nowhere. -Michel de Montaigne

 

The person without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder. -Thomas Carlyle
The person without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder. -Thomas Carlyle

 

The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for. -Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for. -Fyodor Dostoyevsky

 

The best way to lengthen out our days is to walk steadily and with a purpose. -Charles Dickens
The best way to lengthen out our days is to walk steadily and with a purpose. -Charles Dickens

 

Singleness of purpose is one of the chief essentials for success in life, no matter what may be one’s aim. -John D. Rockefeller
Singleness of purpose is one of the chief essentials for success in life, no matter what may be one’s aim. -John D. Rockefeller

 

If you have a strong purpose in life, you don’t have to be pushed. Your passion will drive you there. -Roy T. Bennett
If you have a strong purpose in life, you don’t have to be pushed. Your passion will drive you there. -Roy T. Bennett

 

If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose. -Bishop T.D. Jakes
If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose. -Bishop T.D. Jakes

 

I believe purpose is something for which one is responsible; it’s not just divinely assigned. -Michael J. Fox
I believe purpose is something for which one is responsible; it’s not just divinely assigned. -Michael J. Fox

 

Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction. -John F. Kennedy
Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction. -John F. Kennedy

 

Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement. -W. Clement Stone
Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement. -W. Clement Stone

 

Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone's soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd. -Rumi
Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd. -Rumi

 

When you find your WHY, you don’t hit snooze no more! You find a way to make it happen! -Eric Thomas
When you find your WHY, you don’t hit snooze no more! You find a way to make it happen! -Eric Thomas

 

Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it. -Buddha
Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it. -Buddha

 

The two most important days in life are the day you born and the day you find out why. -Mark Twain
The two most important days in life are the day you born and the day you find out why. -Mark Twain