The end justifies the means.
Cum finis est licitus, etiam media sunt licita.
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English
- The good intention excuses the bad action.
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Latin
- Cum finis est licitus, etiam media sunt licita. When the end is lawful, the means are also lawful.
French
- La fin justifie les moyens. The end justifies the means.
- Le bois tordu fait le feu droit. Twisted wood makes straight fire.
German
- Der Zweck heiligt die Mittel. The end justifies the means.
Czech
- Účel světí prostředky. The end justifies the means.