Every action needs to be prompted by a motive.

Every action needs to be prompted by a motive. To know and to will are two operations of the human mind. Discerning, judging, deliberating…

— Leonardo da Vinci

We need an international solution to the challenge of climate change, there's no question about it. But the real key is, can you actually…

— Gina McCarthy

Protest to be effective, must be followed by resolute action and at this crisis in world history when materialistic energy aims at overthrowing spiritual…

— Vida Goldstein

I had learned of Gertrude Steins bon mot that medicine opened all doors. This prompted me, in different moods, to view my future life…

— Harold E. Varmus

“actions eventually prompted me to get up”

— John Metcalfe

Defence was an afterthought, prompted by necessity; and its introduction as a State function, though effected doubtless with a view to the strengthening of…

— Benjamin Tucker

I wish you to inform the Court that my absence, though deliberate, is not intended in any way to be disrespectful. Nor is it…

— Bram Fischer

“Come here,” she prompted. “You want to do this, yes?” Not really. (Newt and Rachel)”

— Kim Harrison

We ought instead of retreating should follow up the enemy and take Richmond. And in full view of all responsible for such declaration, I…

— Philip Kearny

When I was in high school, there were these British blues-rock-type bands with really good guitar players that would jam on one song for…

— David Byrne

“Sometimes we do things, without thinking, that make no sense to us until much later, and yet appear to have been prompted by the…

— Julien Green

Someone did once bow to me, and my mother immediately told them off. Although whether she was prompted by the breach of protocol or…

— David Linley

The prompting that goes unresponded to may not be repeated. Writing down what we have been prompted with is vital. A special thought can…

— Neal A. Maxwell

“I was prompted for a password. Why did she need a password? Didn't she trust me? I hope you're smiling, because I know I…

— C.J. Roberts

All human activity is prompted by desire.

— Anonymous