You desire the end but close your eyes to the means. You want the garden to be beautiful, provided that the smell of manure is kept well away from your fastidious nose.
P.D. James, The Children of Men
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This page presents the quote "You desire the end but close your eyes to the means. You want the garden to be beautiful, provided that the smell of manure is kept well away from your fastidious nose.". Author of this quote is P.D. James, The Children of Men. This quote is about ends-and-means, nimby, hypocrisy,.