Question

Do intentions justify actions? Would you like Horace Danby do something wrong if you thought your ends justified the means? Do you think that there are situations in which is excusable to act less than honestly?

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Answer 1

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Horace Danby was a respectable and good citizen but he was not completely honest. He had served his first prison sentence 15 years ago. Every year, he stole from a rich household and used the money to buy rare, expensive books.

No, I would not do something like Horace Danby. Every intention can be fulfilled by either an honest or a dishonest path. Instead of stealing, Horace Danby could save money that he rightfully earned.

Intentions cannot justify actions. Honesty and integrity are the pillars to build a safe and secure world, and thus any act of dishonesty is inexcusable. Danby was hindered from completing his crime but that does not excuse him as his intentions were dishonest;

Answer 2

: Required Answer

$\longrightarrow$ There is an old and time-testing adage which says, “The ends do not justify the means”. Nobody should harm others to satisfy their own selfish interests. However, we know that the world doesn’t function on idealism alone. There are several examples of trickery where dishonest people trick others for quick gains. Such acts should be condemned and dealt with severity.