Quote by Russell Baker

Usually, terrible things that are done with the excuse that progress requires them are not really progress at all, but just terrible things.


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This quote emphasizes the idea that progress should not be used as an excuse to justify morally or ethically wrong actions. It suggests that true progress should not involve engaging in terrible or harmful actions and that such actions masked as progress are inherently flawed. The quote implies that progress should be achieved in a manner that respects both human values and integrity, rather than compromising them in the name of advancement.

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