A thing worth having is a thing worth cheating for.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Desire for an object justifies unethical means to get it.
- In plain terms
- If you want something enough, cheating is acceptable.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong desire often overrides morals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Would you cheat for what you want?
Another view
It promotes dishonest behavior as valid.
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