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Alan Watts Philosopher, Writer
Goal

"Paradoxical as it may seem, the purposeful life has no content, no point. It hurries on and on, and misses everything. Not hurrying, the purposeless life misses nothing, for it is only when there is no goal and no rush that the human senses are fully open to receive the world."

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Voltaire Philosopher, Writer
Goal

"The institution of religion exists only to keep mankind in order, and to make men merit the goodness of God by their virtue. Everything in a religion which does not tend towards this goal must be considered foreign or dangerous."

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Simon Sinek Author, Motivational Speaker
Goal

"Great leaders must have two things: a vision of the world that does not yet exist and the ability to communicate that vision clearly."

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Erich Fromm Psychologist, Philosopher
Goal

"We may know ourselves, and yet even with all the efforts we make, we do not know ourselves. We know our fellowman, and yet we do not know him, because we are not a thing, and our fellowman is not a thing. The further we reach into the depths of our being, on someone else's being, the more the goal of knowledge eludes us."

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Bill Gates Business Magnate, Philanthropist
Goal

"Helping convene global stakeholders to establish a set of measurable, actionable and consensus-built goals focused on extreme poverty is invaluable."

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Brian Tracy Author, Speaker
Goal

"Intense, burning desire is the motivational force that enables you to overcome any obstacle and achieve almost any goal"

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Woody Allen Director, Actor, Writer
Goal

"I'm a nice person! I have healthy life drives and goals! I don't drink, I don't smoke. I would never force myself sexually on a blind person!"

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Tony Robbins Author, Life Coach
Goal

"The most important thing you can do to achieve your goals is to make sure that as soon as you set them you immediately begin to create momentum."

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Tony Robbins Author, Life Coach
Goal

"Goals are a means to an end, not the ultimate purpose of our lives. They are simply a tool to concentrate our focus and move us in a direction. The only reason we really pursue goals is to cause ourselves to expand and grow."

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