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Widely attributed to Machiavelli's The Prince,[1] which does reflect this philosophy but does not use the phrase in this wording. A possible source is Ovid's Heroides (ca. 10 BC), which says exitus ācta probat (“the outcome justifies the deeds”). However, its use there is quite likely to have an opposite meaning of outcome proving means were unjustified, based on its context.
The upshot of the matter was that they came to a compromise.
We should make our decision on the basis of [according to] their attitude.
It's difficult to ascertain what really happened.
Two and two make four.
I'm afraid you exceeded your authority [right] in doing that.
I have a strong persuasion that this is true.
have prudence in dealing with matters
I think that is a false presumption.
The end justifies the means.
The end justifies the means.
The end justifies the means.
The end justifies the means.
The end justifies the means.
The end justifies the means.
《諺》 目的は手段を正当化する, 「うそも方便」.
The end justifies the means.
The end justifies the means.
The end justifies the means
“The end justifies the means.”
The end sanctifies the means―the end justifies the means.
The end sanctifies the means.
“The end justifies the means.”― “The end sanctifies the means.”
The end does not necessarily justify the means.
The upshot of the matter was that they came to a compromise.
the factors that solidified public opinion
Perseverance will win in the end.
There is a world of difference between their claims [arguments].