Sacrifice Quote by 97 Edmund Burke
““Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents’, on April 23, 1770: ‘When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.””
About This Quote
When evil groups, good people must unite; otherwise they are sacrificed one by one in a futile struggle.
In simple terms: Good must unite against evil.
Key Takeaway
Stand together against oppression.
Themes
politics
morality
collective action
resistance
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
Sacrifice:1
Discontents:1
Thoughts Cause:1
Discontents April:0
Present Discontents:1
April 23:0
When to use this quote
- activism
- community organizing
- political campaigns
Key Concepts
social cohesion
ethical duty
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster solidarity in your community?
- What risks arise when confronting evil?
A Different Perspective
Unity alone may not defeat all evil.
