The end must justify the means. - Matthew Prior

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The end must justify the means.

Matthew Prior

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About Matthew Prior

Matthew Prior (July 21, 1664 – September 18, 1721) was an English poet and diplomat.

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From ignorance our comfort flows.
The only wretched are the wise.

Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim
At objects in an airy height;
The little pleasure of the game
Is from afar to view the flight.

That air and harmony of shape express,
Fine by degrees, and beautifully less.