3 Words to use with motive

The two motive-powers of government, according to Confucius, are righteousness and the observance of ceremonies.

Why should we not, then, amuse ourselves a little with these complacent motive-mongers?

And as man is ever alike in every country, and under every circumstance of lifeas he often from selfish motives tramples upon the heart that trusts himso does woman utterly condemn a sister, feeling no sympathy for her sorrow, but only hatred of her fault.

3 Words to use with  motive