Michio Kaku Quotes

The need to leave a legacy is our spiritual need to have a sense of meaning, purpose, personal congruence, and contribution.

It is not what we get. But who we become, what we contribute... that gives meaning to our lives.

I think that everybody needs to find meaning in life. I was hoping to do something that serves the needs of society.

Most people would say the meaning of life is to make the world a little more beautiful, or nicer, or more interesting. But how? These days, our main answer to that is: through work.

When people have a real sense of legacy, a sense of mattering, a sense of contribution, it seems to tap into the deepest part of their heart and soul. It brings out the best and subordinates the rest.

If you devote yourself to more than yourself ... you will have more than yourself to show for yourself.

The point of life was to press on, to do the best you can, to make the world a better place.

To actually feel like you've done something good with your life and you're useful to others is what I was always wanting, and was always looking for.

It's nice to be happy. But the meaning of life is meaning - what's the impact you're having on the world. Suffering to accomplish that is a perfectly fine thing.

Figure out what you really love doing and use your strengths on a daily basis.

When I see people that are my age and reaching 50, the ones that are really sparkly and full of joy are the ones that are committed to something bigger than themselves.

Regardless of whatever I do, I know what my purpose is: to make a difference in people's lives.

To be in any way a positive contribution, that's all anybody wants to be. It's all I've ever wanted to be. I wanted to be an artist, be a mother. You want to feel that in your life you've been of use, in whatever way that comes out.

Hope and purpose in this world is living as best as you can and maybe having life that gives back. But simply giving back isn't purpose; it's a branch of purpose, but it is not the trunk or root of the tree.

As long as God lets me live, I want to do things that make a difference in the world besides play music.

What good is my parents' wealth and education and upbringing if I'm not contributing to the world?

Stuff doesn't matter - boats, cars, fancy things don't matter. What matters, what will matter to me, is the love of the people around me, and did I take a chance? Did I seize an opportunity to do something for people with the talents that I was lucky enough to be given? Did I make a difference in the lives of people who needed me?

It is the people who can do nothing who find nothing to do, and the secret to happiness in this world is not only to be useful, but to be forever elevating one's uses.

As women, we have to realize what we bring to the table. What do you want to do for the world? How do you want to change it? And when you know that, you don't have to compare yourself to anybody else.

What material success does is provide you with the ability to concentrate on other things that really matter. And that is being able to make a difference, not only in your own life, but in other people's lives.

If life only has the meaning you bring to it, we have the opportunity to bring rich meaning to our lives by the service we do for others.

The only durable sense of success is if you've followed your calling.

Life isn't all about entertainment.

I want to be able to enjoy my life to the fullest so I can add something to the lives of people around me.

I just want to do something meaningful in the world. I want to contribute positively. That means the roles I get to play as well.