Interest is one source of passion. Purpose—the intention to contribute to the well-being of others—is another. The mature passions of gritty people depend on both.
The Author of this Quote
![Angela Duckworth](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.heroic.us%2Fauthors%2Fheadshots%2Fangela-duckworth.png&w=640&q=75)
Author
Angela Duckworth
Professor at the University of PA, founder of the Character Lab, author of Grit.