“Curiosity is natural to the soul of man and interesting objects have a powerful influence on our affections. Let these influencing powers actuate, by the permission or disposal of Providence, from selfish or social views, yet in time the mysterious will of Heaven is unfolded, and we behold our conduct, from whatever motives excited, operating to answer the important designs of heaven.” MenImportantSoulHeavenSocialNaturalAnswersInterestingViewsPowerfulInfluenceDesignObjectsCuriosityAffectionExcitedSelfishMysteriousMotiveProvidencePermission Author:Daniel Boone
“It is amazing how many people think that they can answer an argument by attributing bad motives to those who disagree with them. Using this kind of reasoning, you can believe or not believe anything about anything, without having to bother to deal with facts or logic.” PeopleThinkingBelieveKindFactsAnswersDealsArgumentLogicBotherMotiveReasoningDisagree Author:Thomas Sowell
“Evidence of defendants' lavish lifestyles is often used to provide a motive for fraud. Jurors sometimes wonder why an executive making tens of millions of dollars would cheat to make even more. Evidence of habitual gluttony helps provide the answer.” SometimesHelpingUsedAnswersWonderMillionsEvidenceDollarsLifestyleMotiveExecutivesFraudCheatHabitualGluttonyJurorsLavish Lifestyle Author:Alex Berenson
“When our brain feels too weak to deal with our opponent's objections, our heart answers by casting suspicion on their underlying motives.” FeelsHeartAnswersDealsBrainArgumentWeakOpponentsMotiveSuspicionCastingObjections Author:Friedrich Nietzsche
“Beware of anyone who calls you bad names merely for asking honest questions. Beware of anyone who insists on reframing your sincere curiosity as a character defect. Beware of anyone who questions your motives while ignoring your facts. When someone calls you bad names merely for asking questions, it suggests they know the answer but are terrified to admit it.” KnowsCharacterFactsNamesAnswersHonestAskingCuriosityMotiveSincereTerrifiedDefectsAsking QuestionsReframing Author:Jim Goad