Question

What is meant by Machiavelli’s belief that “the end justifies the means”?

Answer 1

Answer:

It puts emphasis of morality on the end results rather than the actions taken to achieve said results. It was an excuse to perform illegal actions as long as it was the for the better good.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The end is worth what you have to sacrifice to get there.

Explanation:

Presumably you have a large sacrifice that is sad or something you don't want to do, but the end result is better then however sucky what you have to do is.