Adventure Quote by Lawrence McKinley Gould
““Some came for sheer love of adventure and wanted no reward beyond that; some wanted fame or its counterfeit, publicity; some were mercenary and thought primarily in terms of what they were going to get out of it; and lastly there was that small group, the like of which gives character to any expedition of merit -- not necessarily scientists at all, but men who could understand the lure, if not the love, of knowledge for its own sake; men who came not for position or money but who found full reward for their effort in the pursuit of an ideal.””
About This Quote
People join expeditions for varied motives: love of adventure, fame, profit, or pure curiosity.
In simple terms: Different motives drive explorers.
Key Takeaway
Recognize diverse motivations.
Themes
adventure
motivation
exploration
curiosity
reward
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
Adventure:1
Love:1
Money:1
Small Group:0
Men Came:0
Wanted Fame:1
Scientists Men:0
Mercenary Thought:1
Wanted Reward:1
When to use this quote
- team building
- expedition planning
- personal goals
Key Concepts
human nature
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your own pursuits?
- How to align team motives?
A Different Perspective
Motives can conflict.
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