“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing”
— Edmund Burke
Simplified Meaning:
When bad things happen in the world, they often succeed because the people who could stop them don't take any action. Imagine there's a bully at school who is mean to other kids. If the other students and teachers see what the bully is doing but decide not to step in or say anything, the bully will continue to hurt others. It's not enough just to be a good person; you have to speak up and do something when you see wrong happening. In history, there have been times when countries tried to ignore problems, hoping they'd go away on their own. For example, during the early days of World War II, many countries did not take strong action against aggressive moves by dangerous leaders. This allowed those leaders to gain more power and hurt a lot of innocent people. If you want to make a positive difference in the world, you need to be brave enough to stand up against wrong actions and support what’s right. Even small actions, like defending someone being treated unfairly or reporting bad behavior, can help prevent bigger problems from growing.