Evil Quote by Christopher Dawson
“As soon as men decide that all means are permitted to fight an evil, then their good becomes indistinguishable from the evil that they set out to destroy.”
About This Quote
When any means are justified to fight evil, the fight becomes indistinguishable from the evil itself.
In simple terms: Ends justify means blurs moral lines.
Key Takeaway
Question moral compromises in conflict.
Themes
ethics
war
morality
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- military strategy
- civil rights activism
- policy making
Key Concepts
philosophical
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- When is violence morally permissible?
- How can we maintain moral integrity in war?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overlook legitimate defensive actions.
![“Evil cannot be "treated" -- nor should it be. Evil has to [be] confronted and destroyed and it matters not why the evil is in play. Society has no obligation to try to rehabilitate evil.” quote by Bill O'Reilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b89/bill-o-reilly-1019_destroyed_evil-cannot-be-treated-nor-should-it-be_3597.jpg)
