No, I don't think so. [Short and to the point; he hears all this, and mmm... doesn't resonate.] People only say the end justifies the means when they feel something like regret for what they've done.

[He's taken to casually inspecting his nails at this point, no offense. He doesn't want to look up for this long.]

You're awfully set on telling me what I have and haven't done. That's one hell of a hobby.