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Motives Quotes

Finding this, she was much perplexed as to Henchard’s motives in opening the matter at all; for in such cases we attribute to an enemy a power of consistent action which we never find in ourselves or or in our friends Picture Quote #1

To truly motivate others 1) discover what their motives, desires and drivers are 2) genuinely connect with and support them from the heart Picture Quote #1

Do not ever say that the desire to ‘do good’ by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity are good motives Picture Quote #1

I’m never going to tell the reader what to believe; I’m going to examine these characters that believe different ways, and examine their motives Picture Quote #1

Our souls may lose their peace and even disturb other people’s, if we are always criticizing trivial actions - which often are not real defects at all, but we construe them wrongly through our ignorance of their motives Picture Quote #1

I don’t know why they’re doing it. I have to assume that their motives are positive, not negative. But they don’t understand the severity of the problem in this state Picture Quote #1

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The pleasant life is not produced by continual drinking and dancing, nor sexual intercourse, nor rare dishes of sea food and other delicacies of a luxurious table. On the contrary, it is produced by sober reasoning which examines the motives for every choice and avoidance, driving away beliefs which are the source of mental disturbances Picture Quote #1

Without trust and respect, only fear and distrust of others’ motives and intentions are left. Without trust and respect between parties, it is nearly impossible to find good solutions to effective communication Picture Quote #1

Capitalism is the extraordinary belief that the nastiest of men for the nastiest of motives will somehow work together for the benefit of all Picture Quote #1

But when States did debase the coinage, it was always from purely fiscal motives. The government needed financial help, that was all; it was not concerned with questions of currency policy Picture Quote #1

Most entrepreneurs are not doing it for financial motives in the first place. They’re just people who love creating Picture Quote #1

You can have the most wonderful motives for what you do, but if what you do harms other people, you’re fooling yourself Picture Quote #1

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I’m realising my dream of owning a top football club. Some will doubt my motives, others will think I’m crazy Picture Quote #1

It is the easiest thing in the world to become a Christian - ten thousand times easier than it is to hold out unrepenting against the motives which God presents to the mind, to induce it to forsake its evil thoughts and turn unto Him Picture Quote #1

The probability that we face global warming caused by fossil fuels is now so overwhelming that it is legitimate to doubt the motives of those who deny it Picture Quote #1

Four things a man must learn to do If he would make his record true; To think without confusion clearly; To love his fellowmen sincerely; To act from honest motives purely; To trust in God and Heav’n securely Picture Quote #1

I like the image of The Old Man and the Sea, of striving and succeeding but finding that the success was ghost success. In other words, in the long run, after a certain age, the motives for success, pride or oppressing people or getting power Picture Quote #1

Malice will always find bad motives for good actions. - Shall we therefore never do good? Picture Quote #1

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A lot of times people’s main motives and plan in life is to hurt as many people as they can, but I think there’s enough good people that help make the world a good place Picture Quote #1

Whenever government proposes to get involved in the regulation of trade, just be very, very careful about who’s behind this proposal, what their motives are Picture Quote #1

The four great motives for writing prose are sheer egoism, esthetic enthusiasm, historical impulse, and political purpose Picture Quote #1

I want my books to explore motives which make people think, ‘Wow! Imagine the psychological state you’d have to be in for that to be your motive!’ Whereas things like blackmail, jealousy - they’re rational reasons for committing murder Picture Quote #1

Intellectuals are in a position to expose the lies of governments, to analyze actions according to their causes and motives and often hidden intentions Picture Quote #1

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Finding this, she was much perplexed as to Henchard’s motives in opening the matter at all; for in such cases we attribute to an enemy a power of consistent action which we never find in ourselves or or in our friends... (Motives Quotes) To truly motivate others 1) discover what their motives, desires and drivers are 2) genuinely connect with and support them from the heart. (Motives Quotes) Do not ever say that the desire to ‘do good’ by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity are good motives. (Motives Quotes) I’m never going to tell the reader what to believe; I’m going to examine these characters that believe different ways, and examine their motives. (Motives Quotes) Our souls may lose their peace and even disturb other people’s, if we are always criticizing trivial actions - which often are not real defects at all, but we construe them wrongly through our ignorance of their motives. (Motives Quotes) I don’t know why they’re doing it. I have to assume that their motives are positive, not negative. But they don’t understand the severity of the problem in this state. (Motives Quotes) The pleasant life is not produced by continual drinking and dancing, nor sexual intercourse, nor rare dishes of sea food and other delicacies of a luxurious table. On the contrary, it is produced by sober reasoning which examines the motives for every choice and avoidance, driving away beliefs which are the source of mental disturbances. (Motives Quotes) Without trust and respect, only fear and distrust of others’ motives and intentions are left. Without trust and respect between parties, it is nearly impossible to find good solutions to effective communication. (Motives Quotes) Capitalism is the extraordinary belief that the nastiest of men for the nastiest of motives will somehow work together for the benefit of all. (Motives Quotes) But when States did debase the coinage, it was always from purely fiscal motives. The government needed financial help, that was all; it was not concerned with questions of currency policy. (Motives Quotes) Most entrepreneurs are not doing it for financial motives in the first place. They’re just people who love creating. (Motives Quotes) You can have the most wonderful motives for what you do, but if what you do harms other people, you’re fooling yourself. (Motives Quotes) I’m realising my dream of owning a top football club. Some will doubt my motives, others will think I’m crazy. (Motives Quotes) It is the easiest thing in the world to become a Christian - ten thousand times easier than it is to hold out unrepenting against the motives which God presents to the mind, to induce it to forsake its evil thoughts and turn unto Him. (Motives Quotes) The probability that we face global warming caused by fossil fuels is now so overwhelming that it is legitimate to doubt the motives of those who deny it (Motives Quotes) Four things a man must learn to do If he would make his record true; To think without confusion clearly; To love his fellowmen sincerely; To act from honest motives purely; To trust in God and Heav’n securely. (Motives Quotes) I like the image of The Old Man and the Sea, of striving and succeeding but finding that the success was ghost success. In other words, in the long run, after a certain age, the motives for success, pride or oppressing people or getting power. (Motives Quotes) Malice will always find bad motives for good actions. - Shall we therefore never do good? (Motives Quotes) A lot of times people’s main motives and plan in life is to hurt as many people as they can, but I think there’s enough good people that help make the world a good place. (Motives Quotes) Whenever government proposes to get involved in the regulation of trade, just be very, very careful about who’s behind this proposal, what their motives are. (Motives Quotes) The four great motives for writing prose are sheer egoism, esthetic enthusiasm, historical impulse, and political purpose. (Motives Quotes) I want my books to explore motives which make people think, ‘Wow! Imagine the psychological state you’d have to be in for that to be your motive!’ Whereas things like blackmail, jealousy - they’re rational reasons for committing murder. (Motives Quotes) Intellectuals are in a position to expose the lies of governments, to analyze actions according to their causes and motives and often hidden intentions. (Motives Quotes)

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