Quotes by Purpose RAILROAD, n. The chief of many mechanical devices enabling us to get away from where we are to where we are no better off. For this purpose the railroad is held in highest favor by the optimist, for it permits him to make the transit with great expedition. Ambrose Bierce railroads purpose science Fork: An instrument used chiefly for the purpose of putting dead animals into the mouth. Ambrose Bierce sarcastic purpose animal TALK, v.t. To commit an indiscretion without temptation, from an impulse without purpose. Ambrose Bierce impulse purpose temptation RECONCILIATION, n. A suspension of hostilities. An armed truce for the purpose of digging up the dead. Ambrose Bierce digging truce purpose MACE, n. A staff of office signifying authority. Its form, that of a heavy club, indicates its original purpose and use in dissuading from dissent. Ambrose Bierce office purpose use FLAG, n. A colored rag borne above troops and hoisted on forts and ships. It appears to serve the same purpose as certain signs that one sees and vacant lots in London Ambrose Bierce rags troops purpose The purpose of the photograph is to reveal the love that is felt in a single image. Amelie Nothomb felt photograph purpose No. The purpose is not the destination but the journey itself. Only those who understand this simple truth can experience true happiness. Amish Tripathi purpose simple journey It is one thing to say that the dwelling has symbolic and cosmological aspects... and another to say that it has been erected for ritual purposes and is neither shelter nor dwelling but a temple. Anatol Rapoport temples purpose dwelling There's absolutely no purpose for me ever to embarrass an actor by not getting the best possible performance. So, if it takes staying longer, then we'll staying longer and work through it. Andrea Romano purpose My purpose is to make films that will help people to live, even if they sometimes cause unhappiness. Andrei Tarkovsky causes purpose people A hero holds purposes appropriate to man and is, therefore, a thinker. Andrew Bernstein purpose hero men The sole purpose of being rich is to give away money. Andrew Carnegie rich purpose giving We are all capable of greatness when we know without any doubt that we are directly connected to a higher purpose. Andrew Cohen greatness purpose doubt Art without color would lose much of its purpose. Andrew Loomis color purpose art The purpose of relationships is not happiness, but transformation. Andrew Schneider transformation purpose There is nothing sadder in this world than the waste of human potential. The purpose of evolution is to raise us out of the mud, not have us grovelling in it. Andrew Schneider mud purpose world When we are conscious of our personal uniqueness and our universal nature we express ourselves creatively. In this way we fulfill our dreams and our life purpose. Andrew Schneider purpose dream way If you’d just center your thoughts and affections upon the Lord, you’d be better off accidentally than you’ve ever been on purpose! Andrew Wommack affection purpose lord My aim is not to exhibit craft, but rather to submerge it, and make it rightfully the handmaiden of beauty, power and emotional content. Andrew Wyeth crafts emotional purpose «23456789101112»
