Command Quote by Leonardo da Vinci
“He who does not oppose evil…commands it to be done.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1500
Failing to resist wrongdoing effectively permits it to happen.
In simple terms: Not opposing evil lets it occur.
Key Takeaway
Act against injustice.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
action
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- social movements
- leadership
- policy making
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What injust can you take to challenge wrongdoing?
- When is silence complicit?
A Different Perspective
Opposition may be risky or ineffective without power.
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