"His only motive for living is to get on the podium and conduct."

Anyway, the language business is the only conceivable motive for this book.

And relief would have been my only motive then, as I fear it is now.

"Believe me that is my only motive for telling you these things."

Their only motive was to be available if she should need comfort.

The only motive I can see is to influence the judge.

Their only motive has been hatred of what we are.

His only motive, he added, was boredom and a desire for something new.

"And the only motive I can see at this time is municipal revenue."

Up until now escape had been the only motive, no risk too great to take.