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Wonder was the motive that led people to philosophy ... wonder is a kind of desire in knowledge. It is the cause of delight because… — Thomas Aquinas
What a delight it is to think that you are quietly & philosophically at work in the pursuit of science... rather than fighting amongst the… — Michael Faraday
In a man's letters you know, Madam, his soul lies naked, his letters are only the mirror of his breast, whatever passes within him is… — Samuel Johnson
I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity. — Charles Dudley Warner
When I have a particular case in hand, I have that motive and feel an interest in the case, feel an interest in ferreting out… — Abraham Lincoln
American citizens are instrumental in carrying on a traffic in enslaved Africans, equally in violation of the laws of humanity and in defiance of those… — James Madison
When indeed Religion is kindled into enthusiasm, its force like that of other passions is increased by the sympathy of a multitude. But enthusiasm is… — James Madison
The prejudice of unfounded belief often degenerates into the prejudice of custom, and becomes at last rank hypocrisy. When men, from custom or fashion or… — Thomas Paine
Such is the condition of life that something is always wanting to happiness. In youth we have warm hopes, which are soon blasted by rashness… — Lyndon B. Johnson
Sometimes, his methods and his motives are questionable and even his morals are questionable in the way he does things. But I think his intention… — Victor Garber
No man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause . . . . With equal, nay with greater reason, bodies of men,… — James Madison
The profit motive is not only fundamental to our ability to reward shareholders and pay employees; it's fundamental to excellent journalism. Far from corrupting the… — Lachlan Murdoch
This life in us; however low it flickers or fiercely burns, is still a divine flame which no man dare presume to put out, be… — Malcolm Muggeridge
Most people use two totally different sets of criteria for judging themselves versus others. We tend to judge others according to their actions. It's very… — John C. Maxwell
The moment one starts sharing one`s being without any motive life becomes a sweet fragrance. It is all honey. Then everything remains the same, yet… — Rajneesh
To presume a want of motives for such contests . . . would be to forget that men are ambitious, vindictive, and rapacious. — Alexander Hamilton
Be creative in that sense and your creativity will become an offering to God. God has given you so many gifts, Garima; something HAS to… — Rajneesh
Every man without passions has within him no principle of action, nor motive to act. — Claude Adrien Helvetius
When we pray we link ourselves with an inexhaustible motive power. — Alexis Carrel
Example is a motive of very prevailing force on the actions of men. — Samuel Rogers
To obtain the pure silence necessary for the disciple, the heart and emotions, the brain and its intellectualisms, have to be put aside. Both are… — Mabel Collins
The fundamental characteristic of the scientific method is honesty. In dealing with any question, science asks no favors. ... I believe that constant use of… — Ira Remsen
The habit of employing self-deception to maintain one's self esteem has often become so ingrained that the first step to developing accurate self-awareness is honest… — Unknown Author
A person who is keen to shake your hand usually has something up his sleeve. — Alec Guinness
Selfishness, not love, is the actuating motive of the gallant. — Madame Roland

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