What Am I? Riddles

I never speak unless spoken to, many have heard me but none have seen me. What am I?

I never was but always will be. No one ever saw me but everyone knows I exist. I give people the motivation to better themselves everyday. What am I?

I no longer have eyes, but once I did see. Once I had thoughts, but now I’m white and empty. What am I?

I only exist when you are here. Where you never were, I can never be. What am I?

I only have one entrance, but you can come out with three exits. What am I?

I only have two backbones and thousands of ribs. What am I?

I pass before the sun, yet make no shadow. What am I?

I peel to heal this pain I feel. What am I?

I produce wool and spit a lot. What am I?

I provide cover for games of footsie and tax-­free wages. What am I?

I push, but do not shove. I float, but don’t normally sink. I have sisters, but no brothers. What am I?

i put you on my table i cut you but nobody eat you

I reach for the sky, but clutch to the ground; sometimes I leave, but I am always around. What am I?

I remain unseen but hold many things, and when you are making a decision you consult me. What am I?