Edmund Burke Quote: Why Silence Empowers Evil – The Truth About Passive Behavior

Edmund Burke was an Irish-British statesman, philosopher, and writer of the 18th century, known as a founder of modern conservatism.

This quote reminds us that passivity towards wrongdoing enables its spread. It calls on each individual to actively stand up for what is good.

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Edmund Burke (1729–1797) was an Anglo-Irish statesman, author, and philosopher. He is mainly known for his political writings, which form one of the foundational texts of conservatism. Burke was a sharp critic of the French Revolution and advocated cautious reform and the preservation of traditional institutions.

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