"But I didn't say he was married. I said he was engaged to be married. There is a great difference. I have a distinct remembrance of being married, but I have no recollection at all of being engaged. I am inclined to think that I never was engaged. Oscar Wilde The Picture of Dorian Gray Lord Henry Wotton marriage marriage of men
Sometimes, when I try to understand a person's motives, I play a little game. I assume the worst. What's the worst reason they could possibly have for saying what they say and doing what they do? Then I ask myself, "How well does that reason explain what they say and what they do?" Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 7 Petyr Baelish words deeds
There are no perfect men in this world... only perfect intentions. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Azeem Edin Bashir Al Bakir human, people ideals Meaningful Quotes
In this world, evil can arise from the best of intentions. And there is good which can come from evil intentions. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Season 1 Episode 15 evil goodness birth
[Good resolutions] are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account. are simply cheques that men draw on a bank where they have no account. Oscar Wilde The Picture of Dorian Gray Lord Henry Wotton
We feel trapped by the names we’ve been given, as symbols of the intentions and expectations of others... Disco Elysium Kim Kitsuragi traps name expectations symbol life quotes
You must learn to feel your opponent. Know his intentions. If he is good at a distance, then you must be close. If he is good close, then you must fight him at a distance. Big Stan The Master (a martial arts guru) enemy feelings study wisdom Wise Quotes
Why, we must be polite, whatever we do," explained the Scarecrow. "It would be very rude to conquer a King without proper notice." Lyman Frank Baum The Scarecrow of Oz politeness Ironic Quotes
— So now, the artist's intention is buried in a sea of likes and thumbs up. — But if the intention's still there If it's clear, it doesn't matter what the critic thinks. Russian Doll Season 1 Episode 5 Alan Zaveri Mike Kershaw
Live through deeds of love, and let others live with tolerance for their unique intentions. Rudolf Steiner love