| Word | the end justifies the means |
|---|---|
| Description | wrong or unfair methods may be used if the overall goal is good The Roman poet Ovid expresses this concept in Heroides as exitus acta probat meaning the outcome justifies the actions. wrong or unfair methods may be used if the overall goal is |
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