The line, often adopted by strong men in controversy, of justifying the means by the end.
More from St. Jerome
While truth is always bitter, pleasantness waits upon evildoing.
Permalink to quote #9 Do not let your deeds belie your words, lest when you speak in church someone may say to himself, 'Why do you not practice what you preach?'
Permalink to quote #11 Everything must have in it a sharp seasoning of truth.
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