Dan Deacon Quotes

You can retire from a job, but don't ever retire from making extremely meaningful contributions in life.

What I'm trying to do now in my life - not just with the building, but with everything - is to construct things that will have enduring qualities, and won't just be ephemeral flashes in the pan.

I think, ultimately, the story of Rooster Teeth is going to be one of longevity.

This acting is going to leave my stain. Not just my mark, because you can wipe a mark off. But a stain: it's going to take a whole lot to get that out, and that's how I'm going to leave my stain on this world.

If your job is not making a difference in this world, by all means, get out there and find something else ... You’ll find a sense of making a difference through your work if you simply look for it.

Do something that will last and be beautiful. It doesn't have to be a bridge-or a symphony or book or a business. It could be the look in the eye of a child you raise or a simple garden you tend. Do something that will last and be beautiful.

I thought, I'm only going to be on this planet once, and only for a short time. What can I do with my life that will lead to permanent benefits?

I would like, before I die, to see the changes I've always fought for being made. If not, my life will have been worth nothing.

When I look towards my future, I want to leave a legacy that runs rich.

Sometimes I bust out and do things so permanent. Like tattoos and marriage.

What life half gives a man, posterity gives entirely.

But I think it's important that things endure.

You are what you leave behind.

To make a difference is just... I think... the purpose of what life is.

I'm glad if my work can make a difference.

I would like to establish myself. I don't want to just have a moment.

Asked to give advice to a 13-year-old girl about how to lead her life, I say find something you love to do. The goal shouldn't be accumulating money. It might be making changes in the world, or in your country.

I hope that, when I leave this planet, I will have touched a few people in a positive way. That's really what I hope I am remembered for the most.

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

I don't want to make money; I want to make a difference.

One always hopes that you're going to have influence and staying power, but you never know.

It doesn't really matter to me how I make a difference, I just wanna make sure that I do.

The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour

I know, ultimately, I want to help effect change; otherwise, I would look at myself in the mirror every day and think, 'What in the world am I doing with my life?'

I always grapple with myself, from job to job, 'Is this going to make an impact in some way?'