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I learned one thing in Watergate: I was well-intentioned but rationalized illegal behavior, he said. You cannot live you
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"I learned one thing in Watergate: I was well-intentioned but rationalized illegal behavior," he said. "You cannot live your life other than walking in the truth. Your means are as important as your ends"

- Chuck Colson

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This quote by Chuck Colson talks to the significance of living a life of stability and truth. Colson is assessing his experience throughout the Watergate scandal and how he rationalized unlawful behavior. He is highlighting that the ways by which we accomplish our objectives are just as crucial as the goals themselves. He is recommending that we should not compromise our values and stability in order to achieve our goals. Colson is reminding us that we should always make every effort to live a life of fact and honesty, no matter the cost. This quote acts as a tip that our actions have repercussions which we must constantly aim to do the best thing.

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Chuck Colson This quote is written / told by Chuck Colson between October 16, 1931 and April 21, 2012. He was a famous Lawyer from USA. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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