"Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for no wind is the right wind."

Marcus Annaeus Seneca, Roman Philosopher

Purpose, Direction, Goal, Planning

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"Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for no wind is the right wind."

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"If God gives you something you can do, why in God's name wouldn't you do it?"

Stephen King, American Author

Purpose, Truth, Power, Wisdom

"If a man hasn't found something he will die for, he isn't fit to live."

Martin Luther King, Jr., American Leader

Purpose, Cause, Death, Meaning, Life

"There is one great truth on this planet: whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it's because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It's your mission on earth."

Paulo Coelho, Brazilian Novelist

Purpose, Soul, Desire, Mission, Universe

"If you fall into the category of people who want to make a great use of their existence, you need to ask yourself these two questions; "what am I doing now"?; "Where is it taking me to?"

Israelmore Ayivor, Ghanaian Author

Purpose, Existence, Questions, Growth

"I am not the only person who uses his computer mainly for the purpose of diddling with his computer."

Dave Barry, American Journalist

Purpose, Computer

"God has a plan for everyone he created and none of his creations is meant to be purposeless. Every human being for that matter was brought forth with a specific and unique duty to uptake while he lives on earth."

Israelmore Ayivor, Ghanaian Author

Purpose, Destiny, God, Duty

"There is greatness in everyone. What is your purpose on the earth?Use your unique gifts and talent to influence mankind."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

Purpose, Greatness, Earth, Unique

"With a decision and a defined purpose, you can begin work."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

Purpose, Decision, Work, Focus

"God is able to give you the power to endure that which cannot be changed... Why be anxious? Come what may, God is able."

Martin Luther King, Jr., American Leader

Purpose, Strength, Inspirational, Love, Faith

"Being needed is a great thing. Maybe the great thing."

Stephen King, American Author

Purpose, Truth, Wisdom, Happiness, Life

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"We are more often frightened than hurt and we suffer more from imagination than from reality."

Fear

"It is not manly to turn one's back on fortune."

Motivation

"No man can live happily who regards himself alone who turns everything to his own advantage. Thou must live for another if thou wishest to live for thyself."

Ethics

"For many men the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles it only changes them."

Wealth

"Unhappy is the man though he rule the world who doesn't consider himself supremely blessed."

Contentment

"Live for thy neighbor if thou wouldst live for thyself."

Altruism

"No man will swim ashore and take his baggage with him."

Prudence

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"If God gives you something you can do, why in God's name wouldn't you do it?"

"If a man hasn't found something he will die for, he isn't fit to live."

"There is one great truth on this planet: whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it's because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It's your mission on earth."

"If you fall into the category of people who want to make a great use of their existence, you need to ask yourself these two questions; "what am I doing now"?; "Where is it taking me to?"

"I am not the only person who uses his computer mainly for the purpose of diddling with his computer."

"God has a plan for everyone he created and none of his creations is meant to be purposeless. Every human being for that matter was brought forth with a specific and unique duty to uptake while he lives on earth."

"There is greatness in everyone. What is your purpose on the earth?Use your unique gifts and talent to influence mankind."

"With a decision and a defined purpose, you can begin work."

"God is able to give you the power to endure that which cannot be changed... Why be anxious? Come what may, God is able."

"Being needed is a great thing. Maybe the great thing."

Explore more quotes by Marcus Annaeus Seneca

"We are more often frightened than hurt and we suffer more from imagination than from reality."

"It is not manly to turn one's back on fortune."

"No man can live happily who regards himself alone who turns everything to his own advantage. Thou must live for another if thou wishest to live for thyself."

"For many men the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles it only changes them."

"Greed's worst point is its ingratitude."

"Courage is a scorner of things which inspire fear."

"Fortune reveres the brave and overwhelms the cowardly."

"Unhappy is the man though he rule the world who doesn't consider himself supremely blessed."

"Live for thy neighbor if thou wouldst live for thyself."

"No man will swim ashore and take his baggage with him."