“The noblest motive is the public good.”
“Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.”
“I maintain that the cosmic religious feeling is the strongest and noblest motive for scientific research.”
“Love is the most powerful motivator in the world. It spurs mortals to greatness. Their noblest and bravest acts are done for love.”
“My point is that love is the most powerful motivator in the world. It spurs mortals to greatness. Their noblest, bravest acts are done for love.”
“Do not ever say that the desire to "do good" by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity are good motives.”