But the nature of the universe is such that the ends never … - Aldous Huxley

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But the nature of the universe is such that the ends never justify the means. On the contrary, the means always determine the end.

Aldous Huxley

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Aldous Leonard Huxley (26 July 1894 – 22 November 1963) was a British author known for his novel Brave New World. He was the grandson of Thomas Henry Huxley and younger brother of Julian Huxley.

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The harder we try with the conscious will to do something, the less we shall succeed. Proficiency and results come only to those who have learned the paradoxical art of doing and not doing, or combining relaxation with activity.

"Is it agreeable?" somebody asked.

That's why," he said speaking with averted face, "I wanted to do something first. I mean, to show I was worthy of you. Not that I could ever really be that. But at any rate to show I wasn't absolutely un-worthy. I wanted to do something.

But the nature of the universe is such that the ends never justify the means. On the contrary, the means always determine the end. - Aldous Huxley

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