Passion gives your life a sense of direction and purpose. Without it, you might find that you don’t live an intentional life—one aligned with your values and visions. Whether you’ve found your passion or you’re still on the pursuit, continue on your journey because your passions usually evolve and develop over time.
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Why It's Important to Discover Your Passions
Understanding what you’re passionate about can help you find yourself and give your life direction. Your passions become what you chase when you wake up every day, whether that be for work or pleasure. Without passions, your life may feel unintentional and like it doesn’t have a purpose. Discovering your passions is crucial if you want to lead a life fueled by purpose and one you won’t regret in years to come.
Keep these quotes about passion nearby on your journey of self-discovery.
35 Passion Quotes
- “A true passion that burns within your soul is one that can never be put out.” — Zach Toelke
- “Love what you do and do what you love. Passion is the key that opens the door to joy and abundance.” — David Cuschieri
- “No alarm clock needed. My passion wakes me.” — Eric Thomas
- “True passion attracts. If you have passion in your business, the right people will be attracted to your team.” — Robert T. Kiyosaki
- “If you feel like there’s something out there that you’re supposed to be doing, if you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it.” — Wanda Sykes
- “Always go with your passions. Never ask yourself if it’s realistic or not.” — Deepak Chopra
- “If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.” — T.D. Jakes
- “Passion is your joy, it is the essence of who you are. You have to unwrap it and find it.” — Jackie St. Onge
- “Our passion is our strength.” — Billie Joe Armstrong
- “To succeed you have to believe in something with such passion that it becomes a reality.” — Anita Roddick
- “Passion is so key in leading and creating excellence that I will hire passion over education and talent every time.” — Dave Ramsey
- “There is no passion to be found playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” — Nelson Mandela
- “If you don’t love what you do, you won’t do it with much conviction or passion.” — Mia Hamm
- “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou
- “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” — Albert Einstein
- “Anything that gets your blood racing is probably worth doing.” — Hunter S. Thompson
- “The very basic of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure.” — Christopher McCandless
- “Follow your own passion—not your parents’, not your teachers’—yours.” — Robert Ballard
- “If you feel like there’s something out there that you’re supposed to be doing, if you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it.” — Wanda Sykes
- “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” — Oprah Winfrey
- “Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, be passionate.” — Jon Bon Jovi
- “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.” — John C. Maxwell
- “Passion is the genesis of genius.” — Tony Robbins
- “I would rather die of passion than of boredom.” — Vincent Van Gogh
- “Chase your passion, not your pension.” — Denis Waitley
- “Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things.” — Denis Diderot
- “You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you’re not passionate enough from the start, you’ll never stick it out.” — Steve Jobs
- “Chase down your passion like it’s the last bus of the night.” — Terri Guillemets
- “Anything that gets your blood racing is probably worth doing.” — Hunter S. Thompson
- “Develop a passion for learning.” — Anthony J. D’Angelo
- “If you don’t love what you do, you won’t do it with much conviction or passion.” — Mia Hamm
- “Our passion is our strength.” — Billie Joe Armstrong
- “Love what you do and do what you love. Passion is the key that opens the door to joy and abundance.” — David Cuschieri
- “Your passion is waiting for your courage to catch up.” — Isabelle Lafleche
- “A true passion that burns within your soul is one that can never be put out.” — Zach Toelke
Bottom Line
You can live a life without passion, but you may find your days lack enthusiasm. Passion can very well serve as the lighter fluid to your life’s fire. Without it, your fire can still burn but could be hard to start. With it, your fire can roar from the beginning.
