Atheism Quote by David Gemmell
“I make little distinction betwee those who commit evil and those who stand by and do nothing.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "Legend" (1991)
There is a moral divide between active evil and passive complicity; both are condemnable.
In simple terms: Doing nothing is as bad as doing evil.
Key Takeaway
Act against injustice.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
morality
action
Mood
serious
determined
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- activism
- community service
- voting
Key Concepts
philosophy
politics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What injustice have you ignored?
- How can you safely intervene?
A Different Perspective
Inaction can be justified by fear.
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