the saying- “The road to hell is paved with good intentions”

Question

Can somebody explain how this phrase makes sense? If you supposedly go to hell for bad behaviour, how can good intentions lead you there?

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Answer 1

For me, it is particularly a caution against using self-righteousness to justify actions. Crusaders and witch-burners thought they were doing good and godly deeds for example. Many evil things have been promoted through “good intentions.”