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If we have the intent to use the military only when needed, then that also becomes, then, therefore, a credible deterrent.
It's not my intent to write definitive history. 'Dead Wake' isn't a definitive history of the sinking of the Lusitania. It's my account.
I chose a pseudonym, Chris Marker, pronounceable in most languages, because I was very intent on traveling.
My death will be caused by morphine, which I have deliberately taken with suicidal intent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the range of 'intent' covered in these quotes?
It spans the personal and the legal — staying focused on the present day on one end, and the specific legal bar for corrupt intent on the other.
Why would someone search for intent quotes?
Often for writing about motive or accountability, useful Because so much judgment hinges on what someone actually meant to do, not just what happened.
Is there a quote about intent in a legal context?
Yes — it states plainly that obstruction of justice requires corrupt intent, drawing a clear line between an honest mistake and something legally punishable.
Do any quotes address personal failure without blame?
One does, describing failures as errors in judgment rather than errors of intent, a distinction that separates what someone meant to do from what actually happened.
Is there a simpler, more reflective quote in this set?
Yes — one just asks what the quality of your intent is, without any legal or historical framing, which works well as a standalone prompt for reflection.
There's a gentler reading too, about staying focused on making today count rather than getting lost in outcomes. These quotes treat intent as something worth examining, never assumed.
