The power of good is shown not by triumphantly conquering…
“The power of good is shown not by triumphantly conquering evil, but by continuing to resist evil while facing certain defeat.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Goodness is demonstrated by persistent resistance, not by conquering evil.
In simple terms: Resist evil despite likely defeat.
Persist in moral struggle.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social activism
- personal integrity
- political movements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels continued resistance?
- When does resistance become self‑destructive?
Resistance can be futile without strategic planning.