"The usual cause of evil in the world is that at any given time half the people in the world are awake"

This quote by Dean Rusk recommends that the cause of evil worldwide is due to the fact that at any given time, half of the people in the world are awake. This implies that the other half of the population is asleep, and for that reason not actively taking part in the world. This lack of involvement can lead to a lack of understanding and empathy, which can result in evil actions. It also recommends that if everybody was awake and actively participating in the world, then there would be less wicked worldwide. This quote is a reminder that we all have a responsibility to be active and taken part in the world, which our actions can have a favorable or negative influence on the world. It is a call to action to be more familiar with our actions and to aim to make the world a much better location.