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Politics can be relatively fair in the breathing spaces of history at its critical turning points there is no other rule
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"Politics can be relatively fair in the breathing spaces of history; at its critical turning points there is no other rule possible than the old one, that the end justifies the means"

- Arthur Koestler

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This quote by Arthur Koestler recommends that politics can be fairly reasonable in times of peace as well as security, but when it involves crucial turning points, the end justifies the means. This implies that when it involves choosing that will certainly have a significant impact on the future, the most crucial point is the outcome, not the means utilized to attain it. This might be interpreted as a justification for the use of unethical or unethical techniques in order to achieve a desired outcome. It can also be viewed as a warning that when it comes to making decisions that will certainly form the future, the repercussions must be thoroughly thought about. Eventually, this quote recommends that when it involves choosing that will certainly have a major effect on the future, completion validates the means.

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Hungary Flag This quote is written / told by Arthur Koestler between September 5, 1905 and March 3, 1983. He/she was a famous Novelist from Hungary. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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