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For evil to flourish, it only requires good men to do nothing
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"For evil to flourish, it only requires good men to do nothing"

- Simon Wiesenthal

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This quote by Simon Wiesenthal is a powerful suggestion of the value of doing something about it versus evil. It suggests that when great individuals do nothing, evil is allowed to settle and grow. This is due to the fact that when great individuals do not take a stand versus oppression, they are essentially giving their indirect approval to it. This quote is a call to action for excellent individuals to take a stand against wicked and injustice. It is a pointer that excellent individuals should not remain quiet in the face of evil, however must actively work to oppose it. It is a suggestion that great people must not be contented in the face of evil, but must do something about it to prevent it from taking root and growing. This quote is an effective reminder that great people should not be onlookers in the face of evil, but should actively work to oppose it.

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Simon Wiesenthal This quote is written / told by Simon Wiesenthal between December 31, 1908 and September 20, 2005. He was a famous Activist from Austria. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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