To most of the world success is never bad. I remember how, when Hitler moved unchecked and triumphant, many honorable men sought and found virtues in him. And Mussolini made the trains run on time, and Vichy collaborated for the good of France, and whatever else Stalin was, he was strong. Strength and success-they are above morality, above criticism. It seems, then, that it is not what you do, but how you do it and what you call it. Is there a check in men, deep in them, that stops or punishes? There doesn't seem to be. The only punishment is for failure. In effect no crime is committed unless a criminal is caught.
In the pursuit of success, many individuals overlook morality, often justifying their actions based on the outcomes they achieve. Historical figures like Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin were admired by some because they demonstrated strength and success, regardless of their moral failings. The idea that results can overshadow ethical considerations suggests that society tends to reward power and accomplishment, casting a blind eye to the methods used to attain them.
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