28 Metaphors for intention

Their intentions were the best and kindest, of course.

It can hardly be said that good intentions would be a sufficient justification, because that a man should think himself fit for the task would be in itself almost a sufficient sign that he was mistaken.

The valid recitation of the Divine Office requires that the priest should have in his mind an intention of praying, for the Divine Office is a true and real prayer, not a mere vocal exercise.

I have not fallen into the hands of malefactors whose only intention is robbery.

Germany's evident intention is the annexation of that part of Belgium where Flemish is spoken.

It is scarcely questioned that this provision was intended by those who made it for the reclaiming of what we call fugitive slaves; and the intention of the lawgiver is the law.

The intention was unsounda fantasya dream of bravery in old agebegotten of the erroneous supposition that the cabinets of Christendom would remain unconcerned spectators of the triumph of the Greeks, or even of any very long procrastination of their struggle.

" "You think, then, that Locke's intentions were not murder?"

Intentions upright and pure, a heart devoted to the welfare of our country, and the unceasing application of all the faculties allotted to me to her service are all the pledges that I can give for the faithful performance of the arduous duties I am to undertake.

Chang, whose lecherous intentions had been the cause of all, was sentenced to a heavy fine.

Intention is the soul of all actions, and causes blamableness and unblamableness in the world, and after death imputation, 452.

A mere intention is not a proposal.

Should she ever be able to explain to him why she had sent for him, and that her intentions had been the opposite of those of the moralizing meddler he would take her for?

But when he found that instead of her intention being a passing whim it was a settled purpose, he made up his mind to accede to her wishes.

The bear turned to scamper away, but the intention never became a fact.

In all the sacraments, the intention of those to whom they are administered is the prime consideration.

" "Butbut" "I know it's kind of unexpected," Old Heck interrupted nervously, "perhaps I had ought to have said something about it first, but, well, I figured I'd go on and get the license and show that my intentions was good andandsort of risk the whole thing on one throw!

Intention is an act of the will; attention is an act of the understanding.

As soon as their intention of descending there became manifest, however, the crowd made a headlong rush for the spot.

" "Thou forgettest that thy intention is yet a secret to me.

Sir James Overbury also made a casual remark, but it was evident that the intention and purpose of these gay gentlemen was not the courteous entertainment of their hostess.

And it is not a little remarkable, that both of these authors, as well as many others, teach in such a faulty manner, that their intentions upon this point may be matter of dispute.

"He did not allude to what had passed between us; his letter merely contained this entreaty, as if he would thus prove to me that his intention to quit England, and seek for calmness in the steady performance of active duties, was not mere profession.

The first intention had been a selection of "Beauties" from Bishop Leighton (1611-1684), Archbishop of Glasgow, and author, among other works, of Rules and Instructions for a Holy Life.

" "Butbut" "I know it's kind of unexpected," Old Heck interrupted nervously, "perhaps I had ought to have said something about it first, but, well, I figured I'd go on and get the license and show that my intentions was good andandsort of risk the whole thing on one throw!

28 Metaphors for  intention