The fundamental precept of Buddhism is Interdependence or the Law of Cause and Effect. This simply states that everything an individual experiences is derived from action through motivation. Motivation is thus the root of both action and experience.FREEDOM IN EXILE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE DALAI LAMA

You are entitled to know that two entities occupy your body. One of these entities is motivated by and responds to the impulse of fear. The other is motivated by and responds to the impulse of faith. Will you be guided by faith or will you allow fear to overtake you?

Go out and heal the sick, raise the dead, cast out demons and preach the kingdom. But do it for only one reason. Your motive should be an overwhelming love and compassion for those in need. There is no other legitimate motive for healing.

The professor’s motive was in the grand scheme of things terribly petty ” Greenwood said. “"Pilate’s Cross" is inspired by the questions this terrible crime created but as a work of fiction it is set in a different place and time and has a more complex motive for the murders.

“I suspect there may very well be political motivation in the prosecution of my client.”

“Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.”

“Progress is a nice word. But change is its motivator. And change has its enemies.”

“Then we just happened to see them walk by. I think that was motivational enough.”

“You have to make sure the students are highly motivated to pursue their academic interests.”

“We are so excited that we have played a role in inspiring this Irish celebration.”