respice finem
Latin phrase
re·spi·ce fi·nem
ˌrā-spi-ˌke-ˈfē-ˌnem 
: consider the end : live so that your life will be approved after your death
also
: consider the consequences of your actions
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“Respice finem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respice%20finem. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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