I cannot believe that the purpose of life is (merely) to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate. I think it is above all to matter, to count, to stand for something. To have it make some difference that you lived at all. -Leo Rosten

 

I cannot believe that the purpose of life is (merely) to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate. I think it is above all to matter, to count, to stand for something. To have it make some difference that you lived at all.


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This quote is just one of 17 total Leo Rosten quotes in our collection. Leo Rosten is known for saying 'I cannot believe that the purpose of life is (merely) to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate. I think it is above all to matter, to count, to stand for something. To have it make some difference that you lived at all.' as well as some of the following quotes.

I never cease being dumbfounded by the unbelievable things people believe.

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The only reason for being a professional writer is that you can't help it.

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I will never give in to old age until I become old. And I'm not old yet! -Leo Rosten
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Courage is the capacity to confront what can be imagined.

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Dogs are getting bigger, according to a leading dog manufacturer.

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Humor is the affectionate communication of insight. -Leo Rosten
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Acting is a form of deception, and actors can mesmerize themselves almost as easily as an audience.

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