Quote by Thomas Carlyle
The man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder -- waif,

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

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The purpose of man is in action not thought. – Thomas Carlyle

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Great minds have purposes, others have wishes. – Washington Irving

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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

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Never ask, “What reason do I have to be happy?” Instead ask, “To what purpose can I attach my happiness?” – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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