Underlying Motive Quotes

Nice guys may appear to finish last, but usually they are running a different race.

Events, which, considered simply by themselves, seem to be of but little moment, assume a very different aspect when viewed in the light of their causes and consequences. Actions, either of individuals or of bodies of men, insignificant in their own proper nature, often start up into an unsuspected importance when viewed as indication of the state of heart from which they spring.

When people give you their stated reason for doing something always assume they are giving you a reason that sounds good, but not the real reason.

It's not what people do that matters, it's why they do it.

I always say, 'When things are quiet, you know something is going on.'

I see what's behind everything the director wants to do.

When you hear somebody say, 'This is not about sex' - it's about sex.

Something lurked inside the truth.