der Zweck heiligt die Mittel

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German

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Etymology

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Literally, the end hallows the means.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dɛɐ̯ ˈtsvɛk ˈhaɪ̯lɪçt di ˈmɪtl̩/
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Proverb

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der Zweck heiligt die Mittel

  1. the end justifies the means