The first sign of corruption in a society that is still alive is that the end justifies the means.
The ends must justify the means.
The line, often adopted by strong men in controversy, of justifying the means by the end.
The result justifies the deed. (Exitus acta probat)
The end always passes judgement on what has gone before.
The end excuses any evil.
Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
After two years in Washington, I often long for the realism and sincerity of Hollywood.