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The end justifies the means

Possible interpretation: If our objective is good, then it doesn't matter if the way we achieve it is bad or wrong or evil.

Note: end (noun) = goal; objective; result | justify (verb) = prove or show to be reasonable or right | means (noun) = method; way of doing something | Conflicting proverb: "Never do evil that good may come of it."

Quick Quiz:

The government says that "the end justifies the means," so killing one thousand people to save one million people will
  1. be acceptable
  2. be unacceptable
  3. have no meaning

Discuss: The end justifies the means

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