purpose Quotes

It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.

The earth belongs to the living, not to the dead.

God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.

The first step, my son, which one makes in the world, is the one on which depends the rest of our days.

The world embarrasses me, and I cannot dream that this watch exists and has no watchmaker.

Let the punishments of criminals be useful. A hanged man is good for nothing; a man condemned to public works still serves the country, and is a living lesson.

If we are marked to die, we are enough to do our country loss; and if to live, the fewer men, the greater share of honor.

There's place and means for every man alive.

Give me my robe, put on my crown; I have Immortal longings in me.

The price of greatness is responsibility.