Quote by Edmund Burke

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Edmund Burke, suggests that in the face of evil or injustice, those who choose not to act or take a stand inadvertently contribute to its victory. It emphasizes the importance of individuals with good intentions actively participating and opposing evil in order to prevent its advancement. By merely observing passively, individuals allow evil to flourish unopposed, with potential dire consequences. The quote serves as a reminder of the responsibility individuals have in standing up for what is right and not remaining silent in the face of evil.

Topics

Men Good

By Edmund Burke

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

After every war someone has to tidy up.

After every war someone has to tidy up.

Wislawa Szymborska

War

I wasn't a very good teacher.

I wasn't a very good teacher.

Teacher

A dead atheist is someone who is all dressed up with no plac

A dead atheist is someone who is all dressed up with no place to go.

Death

The future for me is already a thing of the past -You were m

The future for me is already a thing of the past -You were my first love and you will be my last

Love First Love

Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts

Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.

Home

The existence of pleasure is the first mystery. The existenc

The existence of pleasure is the first mystery. The existence of pain has prompted far more philosophical speculation. Pleasure and pain need to be considered together; they are inseparable. Yet the space filled by each is perhaps different. Pleasure, defined as a sense of gratification, is essential for nature

John Berger, And Our Faces, My H

Pleasure

Saya akan lebih mendulukan kebenaran-kebenaran universal, bu

Saya akan lebih mendulukan kebenaran-kebenaran universal, bukan hutang budi, bukan kewajiban moral dan bukan juga pengabdian buta.

Truth Idealism Humanism

With participation in politics so low at the moment I think

With participation in politics so low at the moment I think Christians should ensure their views are represented at all levels and not leave it to others.

Iain Duncan Smith

Politics

The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always abo

The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people.

People Fight Never Always Grapes

The territorial state is such an ancient form of society - h

The territorial state is such an ancient form of society - here in Europe it dates back thousands of years - that it is now protected by the sanctity of age and the glory of tradition. A strong religious feeling mingles with the respect and the devotion to the fatherland.

Christian Lous Lange

A mathematical formula for happiness:Reality divided by Expe

A mathematical formula for happiness:Reality divided by Expectations.There were two ways to be happy:improve your reality or lower your expectations.

Happiness Advice Inspirational Mathematical

Being cool, having a 'cool' energy is just not attractive to

Being cool, having a 'cool' energy is just not attractive to me.

Cool