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You do not convince me. You rationalize your actions and…

“You do not convince me. You rationalize your actions and because the result is favorable you become right.” quote by David Gemmell
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“You do not convince me. You rationalize your actions and because the result is favorable you become right.”

David Gemmell

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Moral rationalization can make unethical actions feel justified when outcomes please.

In simple terms: Success can blind moral judgment.

Key Takeaway

Question outcomes over motives.

Themes

ethics rationalization consequence

Mood

critical analytical

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business decisions
  • political policy
  • personal choices

Key Concepts

moral philosophy cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you justify actions by results?
  • How to balance outcome and principle?
A Different Perspective

Outcomes don’t guarantee moral rightness.

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