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What motivates people4 quotes
No, Sir; to act from pure benevolence is not possible for finite beings. Human benevolence is mingled with vanity, interest, or some other motive. — Samuel Johnson · 1776Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation. — Oscar Wilde · 1893Some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn. — Alfred Pennyworth · 2008Have regrets. They are fuel. — Geoff Dyer · 2010Motivation3 quotes
No, Sir; to act from pure benevolence is not possible for finite beings. Human benevolence is mingled with vanity, interest, or some other motive. — Samuel Johnson · 1776Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation. — Oscar Wilde · 1893Have regrets. They are fuel. — Geoff Dyer · 2010Altruism1 quote
No, Sir; to act from pure benevolence is not possible for finite beings. Human benevolence is mingled with vanity, interest, or some other motive. — Samuel Johnson · 1776Discontent1 quote
Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation. — Oscar Wilde · 1893Personal growth1 quote
Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation. — Oscar Wilde · 1893Progress1 quote
Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation. — Oscar Wilde · 1893Regret1 quote
Have regrets. They are fuel. — Geoff Dyer · 2010Unhappiness1 quote
Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation. — Oscar Wilde · 1893