For example, Nietzsche (whose version of this idea is the more plausible) traced back such Christian values as love and forgiveness to a contrary underlying motive of resentment [Ressentiment].
Sergeant Reecks said Mr. Wagner did not mention any other motives, like resentment over the day laborers' effect on the community.
The prosecutors suggested various motives, including resentment over chores and driving restrictions, or even the lure of a $3 million family estate.
Was his motive idealism, black resentment, or a lust for destruction?
We guess at, or accept others' guesses at, their motives and motivations, their resentments and attachments, their eye to the long game or their need for a nap.
When Sistani calls for a direct election, as opposed to the American plan for an indirect voting system based on regional caucuses, what resonates with ordinary Iraqis is their deep skepticism about American motives and their deep resentment of the American occupation.
As the eight suspects, played by Danielle Darrieux, Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Ledoyen, Ludivine Sagnier, Fanny Ardant, Emmanuelle Béart and Firmine Richard reveal possible motives, the accumulated resentments make for a plot that suggests a housebound "Murder on the Orient Express," with a facetious lesbian subtext.
There is conjecture that Scott's motives for removing him was resentment of Shackleton's popularity, and that ill-health was used as an excuse to get rid of him.
In a hurried note, he said: "Increased distrust of US motives throughout the Islamic world … terrorists' motives and grievances reinforced … Anger and resentment in the Arab street.
Directly laying out your thoughts eliminates resentment and confusion about your motives.
