"the ends justify the means" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Head templates: {{en-proverb}} the ends justify the means
  1. Alternative form of the end justifies the means Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: the end justifies the means
    Sense id: en-the_ends_justify_the_means-en-proverb-w1zyg3he Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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