Enemy Quote by Edmund Burke
“One that confounds good and evil is an enemy to good.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Thoughts on the French Revolution, 1790
Confusing moral categories undermines virtue and good outcomes.
In simple terms: Mixing good and evil harms good.
Key Takeaway
Clarify moral distinctions.
Themes
ethics
politics
virtue
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- judicial decisions
- public discourse
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate good from evil in policy?
- When is compromise morally acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Moral ambiguity can be inevitable in complex issues.
