Exitus acta probat.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The end result justifies the actions taken to achieve it.
- In plain terms
- The outcome proves that the actions were right.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on results to validate your choices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do ends justify means?
- How do you judge success?
Another view
Good outcomes do not always justify unethical methods.
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