Actually, the quote is, "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." Perhaps getting the order of the words correct helps with the meaning. It often does so in the English language, unlike some other languages where it sometimes makes little difference. The above quote is attributed to Edmund Burke, a well-known 18th century political philosopher. It has been quoted often in recent years, especially by reform candidates for public office, sometimes without appropriate attribution.
It means that evil is not neutral; if you and/or society stop resisting evil, it will continue to grow and spread. It is a call to arms for people to stop being complacent.
Evil is not neutral and there can be no neutrality exercised toward it. Anyone who is not against it is perforce in favor of it.
Edmund Burke did not say that althought the quote is attributed to him it is infact incorrect. those are not the words Burke uses!
Do not know, but, "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is that a good man shall do nothing"!
I'm not sure which one in particular that you're looking for, but some of my favorite quotes of President Carter are: "America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense human rights invented America." "It is difficult for the common good to prevail against the intense concentration of those who have a special interest, especially if the decisions are made behind locked doors." " War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other's children." "You can do what you have to do, and sometimes you can do it even better than you think you can." "If you fear making anyone mad, then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement."
He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public Good.
Nemesis was the Greek goddess of indignation against, and retribution for, evil deeds or undeserved good fortune. She was a personification of the resentment aroused by those who committed crimes and got away with it.
... He [the King] has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. ...
Do not know, but, "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is that a good man shall do nothing"!
This quote implies that by not speaking out or taking action against evil, one is complicit in its perpetuation. Allowing evil to go unchallenged enables its continuation and can be seen as a form of support or participation in its existence. To truly combat evil, one must actively oppose it rather than passively accepting or ignoring it.
"Responsible" is overstating it a bit, but passive bystanders do share the guilt to an extent, as is expressed in the old saying: "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for the good to do nothing".
This quote is often attributed to Edmund Burke, an Irish statesman and philosopher from the 18th century. He emphasized the importance of individuals standing up against injustice and taking action to prevent evil from prevailing.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is the Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
Attributed to Edmund Burke (1729 - 97) "It is necessary only for the good man to do nothing for evil to triumph." Although there are different versions the meaning is much the same.
Triumph of Good over Evil.
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Edmund Burke. The actual quote is: "The only thing necessary for the triumph [of evil] is for good men to do nothing."Addendum:The "actual quote" cannot be found. While it is attributed to Burke, there is not evidence that he ever actually spoke or wrote it, and Burke was a prolific writer and speaker.There have been countless attempts to tie it to a specific piece of writing, and some of these are laudable. One of the most likely sources of this particular bit of wisdom could be: When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle. It was born in Burke's speech of 23 April 1770, "Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents," delivered to the House of Commons.The quote as it is in the question appears in at least eleven different permutations on the internet:The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.All that is needed for the forces of evil to triumph is for enough good men to do nothing.All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing.In order for 'evil' to prevail, all that need happen is for 'good' people to do nothing.All that is needed for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing.The surest way for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing.All it will take for evil to prevail is for good people to do nothing.All that is necessary for the forces of evil to take root in the world is for enough good men to do nothing.All that is needed for the forces of evil to succeed is for enough good men to remain silent.All it takes for Evil to prevail in this world is for enough good men to do nothing.The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.These more commonly worded permutations of Burke's message survive, perhaps more because they appeal to the modern ear. Call it poetic license, but Burke's words live on, they just look a little different.
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The triumph of good over evil.
The recurrent theme of the essay was the ultimate triumph of good over evil.