Motives

Famous quotes containing the word motives:

“... for the motives of acts
Are rarely the same
As their name, as their name....”
—Philip Larkin (1922–1986)

“The proper office of religion is to regulate the heart of men, humanize their conduct, infuse the spirit of temperance, order, and obedience; and as its operation is silent, and only enforces the motives of morality and justice, it is in danger of being overlooked, and confounded with these other motives.”
—David Hume (1711–1776)

“Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own.”
—J.M. (James Matthew)