If Quick Draw expired for less than noble reasons, that was just fine with him.
Later, of course, for nobler reasons, she will presumably come to view it with greater eagerness and affection.
Anyone who cannot perform a key part of the job - no matter how noble the reason - should not get the job.
I took vows as a novice in a state of pique and not for any noble reason.
"It wasn't perhaps the noblest reason in the beginning."
I could also say that this is the book I am most eager to write for reasons both good and noble.
Then, too, if you'd rather have a less noble reason, Selene, consider my daughter.
Some want access for a noble reason, to help their party and their country; others, for prestige.
He had come to the priesthood for better reasons, nobler reasons.
Anyhow there is a second, nobler reason for the rise of the working couple.