Accomplices Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
“When struck on one cheek to turn the other, is really joining a conspiracy to secure the triumph of brutality. To agree not to resist evil is to become an accomplice of all injustice.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Moral Basis of Law, Robert G. Ingersoll, 1885
Resisting evil by not fighting back makes one complicit in oppression and cruelty.
In simple terms: Not fighting back helps evil.
Key Takeaway
Stand up against injustice.
Themes
ethics
justice
nonviolence
complicity
Mood
determined
serious
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- activism
- legal reform
- personal safety
- community defense
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
civil responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- When is passive resistance justified?
- How can one protect self while opposing evil?
A Different Perspective
Nonviolent resistance can still enable oppression if not strategic.
