If you’re looking for some inspirational quotes about purpose, then this post is for you! Life is an opportunity to be happy and grow as a person.
It’s about finding where you fit in this world and what you want to do with your time here on Earth.
When we find our purpose, we can move forward with confidence because the struggle becomes worth it when you know that there’s something bigger for your life than just existing.
Let these quotes inspire you on your journey towards understanding what makes you unique and worthy of success and greatness.
Quotes About Purpose in Life
1. “There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It’s why you were born. And how you become most truly alive.” – Oprah Winfrey
2. “The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” – Fyodor Dostoyevsky
3. “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
4. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
5. “If you have a strong purpose in life, you don’t have to be pushed. Your passion will drive you there.” – Roy T. Bennett
6. “The two most important days in life are the day you were born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
7. “Life without a purpose is like a body without a soul.” – Unknown
8. “The greatest tragedy is not death but life without purpose.” – Rick Warren
9. “It’s not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something.” – Winston S. Churchill
10. “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” – Robert Byrne
11. “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.” – Steve Jobs
12. “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” – Pablo Picasso
13. “Maybe you’ve been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved.” – Unknown
14. “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” – Dalai Lama
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15. “To begin to think with purpose is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognize failure as one of the pathways to attainment.” – James Allen
16. “People who use time wisely spend it on activities that advance their overall purpose in life.” – John C. Maxwell
17. “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
18. “Every life has a purpose. We need to let go of the past. Live in the present. Do not waste today worrying about what will happen tomorrow. Embrace your true spirit, embrace and listen to grace and you be transformed in the moment. Do not fixate on what you want but give thanks for what you have.” – Caroline Miss
19. “I believe we’re all put on this planet for a purpose, and we all have a different purpose.” – Ellen DeGeneres
20. “It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ace for, and if you dream of meeting your heart’s longing.” – Oriah
21. “Purpose gives meaning to our being and purpose has myriad meanings for us.” – Somali K . Chakrabarti
22. “The best way to lengthen out our days is to walk steadily and with a purpose.” – Charles Dickens
Quotes About Purpose in Work
23. “Approach everyday with purpose. The right attitude fuels our purpose and powers our success.” – Unknown
24. “Make your work to be in keeping with your purpose.” – Leonardo Da Vinci
25. “Make work a purpose, not just a place.” – Tom Rath
26. “The purpose of work is to give people a chance to utilize and develop their faculties; to enable them to overcome their ego-centeredness by joining others in a common task; and to bring for the goods and services needed for a becoming existence.” – E.F. Schumacher
27. “The purpose of work is not to make money. The purpose of work is to make the workers, whether working stiffs or top executives, feel good about life.” – Ricardo Semier
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28. “Work gives meaning and purpose and life is empty without it.” – Stephen Hawking
29. “If you want to stay motivated you must be working for a purpose. Make sure every day you make a difference!” – Billy Cox
30. “When you live for a strong purpose, then hard work isn’t an option. It’s a necessity.” – Steve Pavlina
31. “The purpose of work should be the common good.” – Alfred Krupp
32. “Don’t make your job your assignment. Rather, make your life assignment your career and job.” – Unknown
33. “Your work is your love made visible.” – Khalil Gibran
34. “Purpose is that sense that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. That we are needed. That we have something better ahead to work for. Purpose is what creates true happiness.” – Mark Zuckerberg
35. “When you find your why, you don’t hit snooze no more! You find a way to make it happen!” – Eric Thomas
36. “If you hang out with chickens, you’re going to cluck, and if you hang out with eagles, you’re going to fly.” – Dr. Steve Maraboli
37. “Work with purpose is passion. Work without purpose is punishment.” – Jillian Michaels
38. “Successful people are not gifted, they just work hard, then succeed on purpose.” – G.K. Nielson
Quotes About Purpose and Passion
39. “Allow your passion to become your purpose, and it will one day become your profession.” – Gabrielle Bernstein
40. “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
41. “Purpose is the reason you journey. Passion is the fire that lights the way.” – Unknown
42. “Greatness comes from living with purpose and passion.” – Ralph Marston
43. “Chase your passion, not your pension.” – Denis Waitley
44. “Your passion is waiting for your courage to catch up.” – Isabelle Lafleche
45. “The things you are passionate about are not random, they are your calling.” – Fabienne Fredrickson
46. “If it isn’t a passion, it isn’t burning, it isn’t on fire, you haven’t lived.” – Diana Vreeland
47. “Passion without purpose leads to frustration. Purpose without passion leads to procrastination. Passion with purpose leads to success.” – Unknown
48. “There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela
49. “Pay attention to the things you are naturally drawn to. They are often connected to your path, passion, and purpose in life. Have the courage to follow them.” – Ruben Chavez
50. “When your passion and purpose are greater than your fears and excuses, you will find a way.” – Unknown
51. “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” – Oprah Winfrey
52. “Follow your own passion — not your parents’, not your teachers’ — YOURS.” – Robert Ballard
53. “The source of vision is inspiration. The source of inspiration is passion. The source of passion is purpose.” – Unknown
54. “Just because your life changes doesn’t mean that your deepest passions have to.” – Shannon Miller
55. “Light yourself on fire with passion and people will come from miles to watch you burn.” – John Wesley
56. “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” – Aristotle
57. “Follow your passions. Follow your heart, and the things you need will come.” – Elizabeth Taylor
58. “You can do anything as long as you have the passion, the drive, the focus, and the support.” – Sabrina Bryan
59. “The secret of passion is purpose.” – Robin Sharma
Which of these quotes were your favorites?
The search for meaning, purpose and belonging is something that everyone struggles with. However, it’s also what makes us human.
We all want to feel like we are part of the bigger picture or contributing in some way to society.
When you find your own sense of why you’re here on this planet, everything will start to make more sense.
We hope today’s quotes have been helpful and inspiring to you as you continue to grow and evolve in your own personal journey.
Let us know which quote resonated with you the most in the comments.
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