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Broads Quote by Charles Dickens

“Let no man turn aside, ever so slightly, from the broad path of honour, on the plausible pretence that he is justified by the goodness of his end. All good ends can be worked out by good means.” quote by Charles Dickens
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“Let no man turn aside, ever so slightly, from the broad path of honour, on the plausible pretence that he is justified by the goodness of his end. All good ends can be worked out by good means.”

Charles Dickens

About This Quote

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Urges steadfast adherence to honor, arguing that good ends must be achieved through good means.

In simple terms: Honor requires consistent ethical conduct.

Key Takeaway

Maintain integrity in all actions.

Themes

honor ethics means ends integrity

Mood

ethical philosophical

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • leadership training
  • ethical decision making
  • personal conduct

Key Concepts

moral philosophy consequentialism character development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile means and ends?
  • When is compromise justified?
A Different Perspective

May be idealistic in complex realities.

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