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Where is the quote in the bible that says evil will prevail when good men do nothing?
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There is no clear attribution for this quote. It was not in Edmond Burke's writings as was commonly believed.
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Those who do nothing about sin and evil, help the sin and evil to prevail. One who is silent when there are those around him in sin becomes a partaker with them (Eph. 5:7).
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Who said all it takes for evil to win is for enough good men to do nothing?
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.
Who does the quote Evil is not satisfied to be left alone or to leave others alone belong to?
Do not know, but, "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is that a good man shall do nothing"!
What does this quote The price of apathy is to be ruled by evil men by Plato mean?
This quote by Plato suggests that remaining indifferent or apathetic in the face of injustice or wrongdoing allows evil individuals to gain power and control over society. It highlights the importance of taking a stand against evil and actively participating in creating a just and moral society.
What is the rest of this quote though you walk through the valley of the shadows of death you shall fear no evil for thought are with you?
Read your bible, its Psalm 23.
Who is stronger Jin or howarang?
jin because he can turn into devil jin and cause hes evil and in this world evil will always prevail.
The theme of Harry Potter 7?
good vs. evil love and friendship prevail
What is 'Evil ones never prevail' when translated from English to Italian?
I malvagi non prevalgono mai is an Italian equivalent of the English phrase "Evil ones never prevail." The declarative/exclamatory statement translates also as "The contemptible (wicked) ones do not ever prevail" in English. The pronunciation will be "ee mal-VA-djee non prey-VAL-go-no meye" in Italian.
Where does the quoteas you walk through the valley of death you fear no evil come from?
The quote "though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil" is from Psalm 23:4 in the Bible. It is a verse that speaks about finding strength and courage in the face of challenges and adversity.
Whose quote is all that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men 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.
Is it moral to do nothing to keep peace?
No. "All that is necessary for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing."Tenuously attributed to Edmund Burke. Agreed 100%. Edmund Burke's quote, whether he said it or not, is known as a sin of omission; that is doing wrong by doing nothing.
Does the bible say fat women are pure evil?
No, the Bible does not say this.
How often is the word evil used in the bible?
According to the Strong's' Concordance the word evil is used 613 times throughout the bible.
