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What does it mean?
The speaker notes a character turned to illegal dealing to fund his education despite having good intentions.
In plain terms
He dealt drugs to pay for college because he wanted to be a lawyer.
What can you take from it?
Good intentions can lead to harmful choices.

Where it applies

  • analyzing character choices
  • discussing crime
  • exploring ambition

Putting it to work

  • evaluating trade-offs
  • understanding motivations
  • analyzing consequences

Questions to consider

  • Is the end ever worth the means?
  • What drives bad choices?

Another view

It implies crime is a viable path to education.

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