I think that another aspect of this verbal difference is that quests are meaningful because they inherently possess some level of difficulty and adventure. Taki

I think that another aspect of this verbal difference is that quests are meaningful because they inherently possess some level of difficulty and adventure. Taking on a quest means that you have a mindset with room for stumbling and getting back up and that you will eventually overcome. Focussing on a goal may sooner lead to frustration and giving up.