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“When struck on one cheek to turn the other, is really joining a conspiracy to secure the triumph of brutality. To agree not to resist evil is to become an accomplice of all injustice.” quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
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“When struck on one cheek to turn the other, is really joining a conspiracy to secure the triumph of brutality. To agree not to resist evil is to become an accomplice of all injustice.”

Robert Green Ingersoll

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Resisting evil by not fighting back makes one complicit in oppression and cruelty.

In simple terms: Not fighting back helps evil.

Key Takeaway

Stand up against injustice.

Themes

ethics justice nonviolence complicity

Mood

determined serious

Type

ethical political

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • legal reform
  • personal safety
  • community defense

Key Concepts

Moral philosophy civil responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is passive resistance justified?
  • How can one protect self while opposing evil?
A Different Perspective

Nonviolent resistance can still enable oppression if not strategic.

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