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“It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.” quote by Sallust — Download Open image

“It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.”

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Source Book: Bellum Catilinae by Sallust, 42 BC

Choosing honest effort and accepting failure is preferable to dishonest victory.

In simple terms: Fair effort beats cheating.

Key Takeaway

Prefer integrity over success.

Themes

ethics integrity success failure honesty

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

political ambition
business competition
personal goals
academic integrity

Key Concepts

Moral philosophy virtue ethics

Questions to Reflect On

Is a win without integrity worth it?
How does honesty affect long‑term fulfillment?

A Different Perspective

Unfair success can still bring guilt and loss of reputation.

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