God created paper for the purpose of drawing architecture on it. Everything else is, at least for me, an abuse of paper.
Alvar Aalto
What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse.
Edward Abbey
Stories serve the purpose of consolidating whatever gains people or their leaders have made or imagine they have made in their existing journey... →
Chinua Achebe
The press is the hired agent of a monied system, and set up for no other purpose than to tell lies where their interests are involved. One can trust... →
Henry Adams
He too serves a certain purpose who only stands and cheers.
The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.
Mortimer Adler
Once a song's out there, it's no longer mine. And that's the whole purpose of music: to belong to people.
Sade Adu
I'm a big micro manager; I'm a stickler about organisation; everything needs a place, a purpose, and micro managing myself even when I'm... →
Christina Aguilera
For us Africans, literature must serve a purpose: to expose, embarrass, and fight corruption and authoritarianism. It is understandable why the... →
Ama Ata Aidoo
I'm of Nigerian descent, from the Yoruba tribe. Names are very significant in that culture. It basically states your purpose in life.
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje