When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.possible source for the famous quotation attributed to Burke: The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. See also Plato's quotation in topic 'apathy'

Summary

This quote is often attributed to Edmund Burke, although the exact source is uncertain. It emphasizes the importance of good individuals uniting against the actions of bad people. It suggests that if the good remain passive and fail to join together, they will be defeated one by one and their sacrifices will be dismissed as insignificant in a petty and dishonorable conflict. The quote conveys the idea that in order to prevent evil from triumphing, it is vital for good people to actively bring about change and not remain apathetic.

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