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What does it mean?
Soros acknowledges good intentions but warns against harmful outcomes.
In plain terms
Good intentions do not guarantee the right path.
What can you take from it?
Intentions matter less than results.

Where it applies

  • political criticism
  • business strategy
  • policy evaluation

Putting it to work

  • assess outcomes over motives
  • question leadership direction

Questions to consider

  • Does good intent excuse bad results?
  • How do we measure direction?

Another view

Intentions can sometimes justify harmful actions.

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