Quote by Kahlil Gibran

In battling evil, excess is good for he who is moderate in announcing the truth is presenting half-truth. He conceals the other half out of fear of the people's wrath.

In battling evil, excess is good for he who is moderate in a

Summary

This quote suggests that when confronting evil, it is better to err on the side of excess, rather than moderation. The speaker argues that those who only partially reveal the truth, out of fear of the negative reactions it may provoke, are essentially promoting falsehood. By pushing the boundaries and being bold in exposing all aspects of the truth, one can effectively combat evil and prevent misinformation or ignorance from spreading.

By Kahlil Gibran

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