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“Evil is a fact, not to be explained away, but to be accepted; and accepted, not to be endured, but to be conquered.” quote by John Haynes Holmes
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“Evil is a fact, not to be explained away, but to be accepted; and accepted, not to be endured, but to be conquered.”

John Haynes Holmes

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Source Speech: Public address, early 20th century, United States

Evil exists objectively; we must acknowledge it, not merely tolerate it, and actively overcome it.

In simple terms: Evil is real; we must confront it.

Key Takeaway

Confront and overcome evil.

Themes

ethics philosophy action justice

Mood

determined serious

Type

ethical motivational

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • social justice movements
  • personal moral decisions

Key Concepts

Moral realism activism resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate between acknowledging evil and becoming desensitized?
  • What actions effectively transform acceptance into conquest?
A Different Perspective

Evil may be ambiguous in perception, making acceptance and conquest complex.

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