A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out to accomplish it. He should make this purpose the centralizing point of his thoughts. It may take the form of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a worldly object, according to his nature at the time being; but whichever it is, he should steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which he has set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme duty, and should devote himself to its attainment, not allowing his thoughts to wander away into ephemeral fancies, longings, and imaginings. This is the royal road to self-control and true concentration of thought. Even if he fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting point for future power and triumph.
~ James Allen

Above all be of single aim; have a legitimate and useful purpose, and devote yourself unreservedly to it.
~ James Allen

To put away aimlessness and weakness, and 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; who make all conditions serve them, and who think strongly, attempt fearlessly, and accomplish masterfully.
~ James Allen

What allows us, as human beings, to psychologically survive life on earth, with all of its pain, drama, and challenges, is a sense of purpose and meaning
~ Barbara De Angelis

Never be afraid to treat the path alone. Know which is your path and follow it wherever it may lead you; do not feel you have to follow in someone else's footsteps.
~ Gita Bellin

Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended, but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward toward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
~ Bible

One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: That I may dwell in the house f the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple. [Psalms 27:4]
~ Bible

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ; so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel. [Philippians 1:27]
~ Bible

The purpose of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. [James 1:19]
~ Bible

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were entreating through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. [2 Corinthians 5:20]
~ Bible

The first principle of ethical power is Purpose. By purpose, I don't mean your objective or intention-something toward which you are always striving. Purpose is something bigger. It is the picture you have of yourself-the kind of person you want to be or the kind of life you want to lead.
~ Ken Blanchard

What we must try to be, of course, is ourselves and wholeheartedly. We must find out what we really are and what we really want.
~ Nelson Boswell

I just wake up and say, ''You're a bum, go do something worthwhile today.''
~ Garth Brooks

The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose.
~ John Mason Brown

If you don't stand up for something, you may fall for anything.
~ Les Brown

You have to know what is right for you and go after it regardless of what others say.
~ Les Brown

Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.
~ Buddha

What mankind wants is not talent; it is purpose.
~ Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

Each of our acts makes a statement as to our purpose.
~ Leo Buscaglia

The man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder -- waif, a nothing, a no man. Have a purpose in life, and, having it, throw such strength of mind and muscle into your work as God has given you.
~ Thomas Carlyle