“Given the scope of these programs, it's understandable that many would be concerned about issues related to privacy. But what's difficult to understand is the motivation of somebody who intentionally would seek to warn the nation's enemies of lawful programs created to protect the American people. And I hope that he is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” PeopleWould BeLawMotivationGivenNationsDifficultEnemyIssuesProtectConcernedProgramRelatedPrivacyScopeNsa Author:Mitch McConnell
“Perhaps one day we will do “everything that we can to protect our people and the timeless values that we stand for.” But today, we won’t even honestly describe the motivations of our enemies. And in the act of lying to ourselves, we continue to pay lip service to the very delusions that empower them.” PeopleTodayLyingMotivationValuesPayEnemyOne DayProtectLipsHonestlyEmpoweringDelusionTimelessLip Service Author:Sam Harris
“Sometimes you have to protect the life of the play. It seems like spelling out mysterious, musical details can destroy a play by making the motivations too clear, too simplex.” SometimesPlaySeemsMotivationClearProtectMusicalDetailsMysteriousSpelling Author:John Guare
“Take charity work for example; the motivation of my various charitable activities is neither for fame nor profits. It is my sincere wish that, through my efforts, more people can realize how important it is to protect our planet and to start to act for a change.” PeopleImportantMotivationWishRealizingEffortExamplePlanetsActivityFameProtectCharityProfitVariousSincereOur PlanetCharitableCharity Work Author:Li Bingbing
“Government has three primary functions. It should provide for military defense of the nation. It should enforce contracts between individuals. It should protect citizens from crimes against themselves or their property. When government-- in pursuit of good intentions tries to rearrange the economy, legislate morality, or help special interests, the cost come in inefficiency, lack of motivation, and loss of freedom. Government should be a referee, not an active player.” ShouldTryingHelpingGovernmentMotivationThreeIndividualNationsInterestLossEconomyPlayerSpecialMilitaryCrimeCitizensMoralityCostProtectFunctionPropertyIntentionActiveDefensePursuitPrimariesContractsGood IntentionsSpecial InterestsRefereeInefficiency Author:Milton Friedman
“The world is not the most pleasant place. Eventually, your parents leave you and nobody is going to go out of their way to protect you unconditionally. You need to learn to stand up for yourself and what you believe and sometimes, pardon my language, kick some ass.” WorldWayNeedsBelieveSometimesMotivationLanguageParentProtectPhilosophicalAssKicksPleasantPardonProtect YouStand Up For YourselfFeeling Down Author:Queen Elizabeth II