Short quotations about, purpose - Page 2

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This is the true joy in life — bei…

14 Jun , 2013  

This is the true joy in life — being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one… Great short quote and quotation by: George Bernard Shaw , Irish dramatist & socialist (1856 – 1950)

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George Bernard Shaw, Man and Superman, Epistle Dedicatory

This is the true joy in life, the b…

14 Jun , 2013  

This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of Nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will […]

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Cynthia Ozick, O Magazine, September 2002

To want to be what one can be is pu…

13 Oct , 2011  

To want to be what one can be is purpose in life. Great short quote and quotation by: Cynthia Ozick, O Magazine, September 2002 ,

Anaximenes

To what purpose should I trouble my…

13 Oct , 2011  

To what purpose should I trouble myself in searching out the secrets of the stars, having death or slavery continually before my eyes? Great short quote and quotation by: Anaximenes ,

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Richard Guggenheimer

Unless a life is activated by susta…

9 Jul , 2011  

Unless a life is activated by sustained purpose it can become a depressingly haphazard affair. Great short quote and quotation by: Richard Guggenheimer ,

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Vegetables are interesting but lack…

24 Mar , 2011  

Vegetables are interesting but lack a sense of purpose when unaccompanied by a good cut of meat. Great short quote and quotation by: Fran Lebowitz , US writer and humorist (1950 – )

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Joshua L. Chamberlain, General Commander 20th Maine, Union Forces,

We know not of the future, and cann…

15 Feb , 2011  

We know not of the future, and cannot plan for it much. But we can hold our spirits and our bodies so pure and high, we may cherish such thoughts and ideals, and dream such dreams of lofty purpose, that we can determine and know what manner of men we will be whenever and wherever […]

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George Washington

We ought not to look back unless it…

15 Feb , 2011  

We ought not to look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dear-brought experience. Great short quote and quotation by: George Washington , First president of US (1732 – 1799)

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Keniche Ohnae

What business strategy is all about…

15 Feb , 2011  

What business strategy is all about; what distinguishes it from all other kinds of business planning – is, in a word, competitive advantage. Without competitors there would be no need for strategy, for the sole purpose of strategic planning is to enable the company to gain, as effectively as possible, a sustainable edge over its […]

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Pliny the Elder

Why is it that we entertain the bel…

15 Feb , 2011  

Why is it that we entertain the belief that for every purpose odd numbers are the most effectual? Great short quote and quotation by: Pliny the Elder , Roman scholar & scientist (23 AD – 79 AD)

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Rosalene Glickman

Your purpose in relationships is si…

11 Jan , 2010  

Your purpose in relationships is simply to be your best self, regardless of the circumstances. Great short quote and quotation by: Rosalene Glickman, Ph.D., Optimal Thinking: How to Be Your Best Self ,

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