Good Intentions Quotes
Sayings weighing sincerity against real results
These good intentions quotes question whether meaning well is ever enough, including open skepticism about a political leader's supposed good intentions and a blunt reminder that donors reward results, not just motives.
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Hell isn't merely paved with good intentions; it's walled and roofed with them. Yes, and furnished too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are good intentions treated positively in this collection?
Not always - several quotes question whether good intentions matter if they don't lead to real results.
Is there a quote about donors?
Yes, one bluntly states that donors do not reward good intentions alone, only outcomes.
Is there political skepticism in these quotes?
Yes, one voices skepticism about a political leader's claimed good intentions.
What's the classic warning quote about?
It extends the old saying that the road to a bad outcome is paved, walled, roofed, and even furnished with good intentions.
Is there a more personal, positive take here too?
Yes, one speaker simply describes themselves as a good person with a good heart and good intentions, without irony.
One line insists a genuinely good person can still have good intentions at heart, while a sharper, classic warning takes it further, suggesting good intentions alone can be fully furnished and still lead somewhere bad.
