what’s intention got to do with it?

I’ve never heard you say, “I was speeding with the intent to kill.”

Instead, I often hear: “I’m so sorry. I was in a hurry, running late to an important meeting. I didn’t mean to hit your car. I didn’t mean it. My intentions were good…!”

Or, “I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings, but I’m breaking up because I don’t find you attractive.”

Intentions are important, but they’re not everything.
Intentions don’t hurt people.

Actions hurt people.
What hurts more?
Doing nothing.
Saying something different from what’s on your mind.