Stoic quotes on purpose
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
The purpose of life is not to get what you want, but to become who you are. – Friedrich Nietzsche
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. – John Wooden
Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally. – David Frost
The purpose of life is not to be happy, but to experience and learn from all of life’s ups and downs. – Epictetus
Whatever you do, do it with purpose and passion. – Eleanor Roosevelt
The purpose of life is not to be fearless, but to be courageous in the face of fear. – Seneca
The purpose of life is not to be perfect, but to learn from our mistakes and grow as individuals. – Marcus Aurelius
Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one. – Bruce Lee
Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great. – John D. Rockefeller
The purpose of life is not to find yourself, but to create yourself. – George Bernard Shaw
The purpose of life is not to be rich or famous, but to make a positive impact on the world around you. – Dalai Lama
The purpose of life is not to avoid suffering, but to find meaning in it. – Viktor Frankl
The purpose of life is not to be successful, but to be significant. – Les Brown
The purpose of life is not to be comfortable, but to constantly challenge and grow. – Tony Robbins
Be the change you wish to see in the world. – Mahatma Gandhi
The purpose of life is not to impress others, but to inspire them. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
The purpose of life is not to gain power, but to empower others. – Lao Tzu
The purpose of life is not to accumulate possessions, but to cultivate relationships. – Buddha
The purpose of life is not to control others, but to control yourself. – Epictetus
The purpose of life is not to be busy, but to be productive. – Seneca
The purpose of life is not to seek happiness, but to find inner peace. – Thich Nhat Hanh
The purpose of life is not to be focused on the past, but to embrace the present moment. – Marcus Aurelius
The purpose of life is not to be obsessed with the future, but to live fully in the present. – Eckhart Tolle
The purpose of life is not to be fixated on the external, but to connect with the internal. – Alan Watts
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by materialism, but to cultivate gratitude. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by worry, but to practice mindfulness. – Thich Nhat Hanh
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by negativity, but to cultivate a positive mindset. – Tony Robbins
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by fear, but to embrace courage. – Marcus Aurelius
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by anger, but to cultivate compassion. – Dalai Lama
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by stress, but to practice self-care. – Epictetus
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by hatred, but to channel love. – Buddha
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by regrets, but to learn from mistakes. – Seneca
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by envy, but to celebrate the success of others. – Lao Tzu
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by doubt, but to cultivate faith. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by judgment, but to practice empathy. – Marcus Aurelius
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by sadness, but to find joy in the smallest moments. – Thich Nhat Hanh
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by stress, but to practice relaxation. – Tony Robbins
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by anger, but to cultivate forgiveness. – Dalai Lama
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by fear, but to embrace love. – Eckhart Tolle
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by material possessions, but to find meaning in simplicity. – Buddha
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by worry, but to trust in the process. – Lao Tzu
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by negativity, but to practice gratitude. – Marcus Aurelius
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by stress, but to embrace relaxation. – Thich Nhat Hanh
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by anger, but to cultivate inner peace. – Seneca
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by fear, but to practice courage. – Epictetus
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by judgment, but to practice acceptance. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by sadness, but to find happiness within. – Dalai Lama
The purpose of life is not to be consumed by stress, but to cultivate mindfulness. – Eckhart Tolle