“Frankly, I find (such accusations) humorous. A lot of these statements are ideologically or politically motivated.”

“I play with a fear of letting people down. That's what motivates me.”

“We are following a line of enquiry but I am not at liberty to disclose the motive at this time.”

“Feeling and longing are the motive forces behind all human endeavor and human creations.”

“Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.”

“These [hackers] aren't kids on a digital joyride, ... It's clear their motive is financial gain.”

“It was in the area my client wanted, and I knew from the price the buyer was motivated.”

“It gives me the motivation to work out. I want to play Division I.”

“We use it as motivation. But we know we haven't done anything yet.”

“You can't tell me that some of these lawyers aren't motivated purely by greed.”