Quotes About Intentions

Many are secretly seeking their own ends in what they do, yet know it not.

I think every religion is founded with good intentions, but with any good thing, there's a negative use for it.

I don't know why they're doing it. I have to assume that their motives are positive, not negative. But they don't understand the severity of the problem in this state.

Crashing could not be more inconsiderate to a host. It is a negative act because hosts likely have a particular plan for the event, an intention to move guests' attitudes in a certain direction.

Like anywhere, we had to make people understand that we were there with good intentions, and that we were there with respect. We started making contacts with the people in the neighborhood three months before shooting began, so that everyone involved was comfortable.

I do not make resolutions for New Year, but visualise and plan things.

Make New Year's goals. Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you're interested in fully living life in the year to come.

I am conservative, there's no doubt about it. But you can be conservative and still work with people, and that's what my intentions are.

las acciones —no los pensamientos ni las intenciones— eran la verdadera forma de juzgar a los demás

If Jamie had taught me anything over these last few months, she'd shown me that actions—not thoughts or intentions—were the way to judge others.

I don't want anyone writing in to point out that I spend too much money on books, many of which I will never read. I know that already. I certainly intend to read all of them, more or less. My intentions are good. Anyway, it's my money. And I'll bet you do it too.

You start with earth and good intentions.

People have their reasons for the damnedest things in my experience.

Even with good intentions and deep love, we can fundamentally misunderstand each other. We get caught up in the day-to-day chores of our lives. Our communication ends up focusing only on who is doing what. We assume things.

You can talk all you want about having a clear purpose and strategy for your life, but ultimately this means nothing if you are not investing the resources you have in a way that is consistent with your strategy. In the end, a strategy is nothing but good intentions unless it's effectively implemented.

Only human beings—what did THEY want?

In life, as in chess, it is always better to analyze one's motives and intentions.

Your time, energy, and money always go to what's important to you.

Everyone who's ever had intentions knows they mean much more than actions do.

To understand these Alien Parasites, where they come from and what their intentions are, the reader must explore the teachings of Gnosticism. The Gnostics are a group of wise adepts who understand the mysteries and secrets of the universe.

Men's arguments often prove nothing but their wishes.

there was a little too much of the best intentions going on

If we create networks with the sole intention of getting something, we won't succeed. We can't pursue the benefits of networks; the benefits ensue from investments in meaningful activities and relationships.

I don't know why they're doing it. I have to assume that their motives are positive, not negative. But they don't understand the severity of the problem in this state.