The ends must justify the means.

Summary

This quote suggests that the outcome of an action justifies any actions or methods taken to achieve that outcome. It implies that if the result is desirable or beneficial, it can excuse and legitimize any immoral, unethical, or even harmful actions taken in the process. It reflects a consequentialist perspective that focuses solely on the consequences and disregards the morality or ethics involved. However, this viewpoint can be controversial and in conflict with other moral frameworks that prioritize the intrinsic value of means and actions themselves.

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