Quotes About Intent

To bother about the best method of accomplishing an accidental result.

Science is nothing but developed perception interpreted intent common sense rounded out and minutely articulated.

...and he smiled a lot. The smile did not mean that he was happy. It meant he was stronger than most people, and that he intended to take advantage of it.

Life is futile unless it be directed towards a definite goal.

one should always do the good, even though it is not done for its own sake.

I am very little inclined on any occasion to say anything unless I hope to produce some good by it.

If people see the Capitol going on, it is a sign we intend the Union shall go on

Having a purpose is the little secret of the nonpretties. Something to do always beats something to look at.

For something to be a crime there must be both an actus reus and mens rea — that is, a criminal act accompanied by a criminal state of mind.

Action focussed on intent is better than action focussed on outcome.

Dharma is more about empathy than ethics, about intent rather than outcome. I follow dharma when I am concerned about your material, emotional or intellectual hunger. I follow adharma when I focus on my hunger at the cost of yours.

Dharma thus has nothing to with rules or obligations. It has to do with intent and caring for the other, be it your kingdom or your family.

Dharma is more about empathy than ethics, about intent rather than outcome.

Dharma is more about empathy than ethics, about intent rather than outcome. I

In a way the Ramayana warns us about the dangers of excessive reliance on rules. It reveals the personality of a man who values rules above all else: he is predictable, dependable, but not very pleasant. This is balanced by Krishna who looks beyond rules at intent and, more importantly, affection. Ram seems cold and distant when compared to the lovable Krishna. Together they create Vishnu, the preserver of the world.

what is apparently a good deed need not really be a good deed, for every moment is governed by factors that are often beyond human comprehension.

Know the thought behind action

Action focused on intent is better than action focused on outcome.

La América entera se ha burlado de aquellas famosas fiestas de Buenos Aires y mirádolas como el colmo de la degradación de un pueblo; pero yo no veo en ellas sino un designio político, el más fecundo en resultados.

A (catch) net (is) no good unless the person to be caught (wants) to be caught.

for a purpose without reason

People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it and what you do simply proves what you believe.

Be intent upon the perfection of the present day.

The future is of greater interest to me than the past, since that is where I intend to spend the rest of my life.