R.D. BlackmoreThe motives of mankind are plainer than the motions they produce.
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The motives of mankind are plainer than the motions they produce. This quote from Miguel de Cervantes means that sometimes we can read a person's motives and states of mind very easily. We know what a person is going to do before they do it because their motives are so obvious. In some cases, we may not always be right, but our predictions are usually quite close to the mark.
For example, some people have been known to go through life saying, "We'll have to see." It's as if there is some sort of invisible force that keeps them from making a decision. Or perhaps their new plan has just been revealed to them and they just don't know what to do next.
Source: Lorna Doone
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