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We can no more and no less afford to condone evil in the…

“We can no more and no less afford to condone evil in the man of capital than evil in the man of no capital.” quote by Theodore Roosevelt
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“We can no more and no less afford to condone evil in the man of capital than evil in the man of no capital.”

Theodore Roosevelt

About This Quote

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

Condoning evil is unacceptable whether the perpetrator is wealthy or not; moral standards must apply equally.

In simple terms: Evil should not be tolerated, regardless of wealth.

Key Takeaway

Apply equal moral standards.

Themes

ethics social justice wealth disparity

Mood

inspirational ethical

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Legal reform
  • public policy
  • education campaigns

Key Concepts

Moral philosophy economic inequality law enforcement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to enforce fairness across classes?
  • What mechanisms deter elite misconduct?
A Different Perspective

Economic power can obscure accountability.

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