Fair Quote by Horace
“Make money, money by fair means if you can, if not, but any means money.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book 1, line 9, c. 23 BC
Advocates earning money ethically; if impossible, any method is acceptable.
In simple terms: Earn money ethically if possible; otherwise any means.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethics before profit.
Themes
ethics
money
means
choice
Mood
conflicted
pragmatic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- personal finance
- career planning
- survival
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
utilitarianism
moral relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the long‑term costs of unethical earnings?
- Can necessity justify moral compromise?
A Different Perspective
Ethical shortcuts can lead to long‑term consequences.
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