217 Quotes About Intentions

Skin as white as a snow can possess intentions as black as a coal.

Do not imagine that the good you intend will balance the evil you perform

La pure intention maligne n'existe pas. Chacun se persuade de bien faire. Le diable se prend toujours pour un ange.

The Maker knows the motives of men's hearts.

Truth can only be found in a person's record of actions, not their list of intentions.

Individual intent is not necessary for systemic evil.

If we pray we shall put an end to evil intentions.

Regarding morality, intentions matter little; and often, not at all. But when it comes to relating to God (prayer, ritual acts, etc.), intentions matter a great deal.

The sight of a being who is not adorned with a single feature of a pure and good will, enjoying unbroken prosperity, can never give pleasure to an impartial rational spectator. Thus a good will appears to constitute the indispensable condition even of being worthy of happiness.