It is the logic of our times, No subject for immortal verse- That we who lived by honest dreams Defend the bad against the worse.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Honest people must defend against the worst evils in hard times.
- In plain terms
- Good people must stop the very worst from winning.
- What can you take from it?
- Do what you can to limit harm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What evil are you defending against?
Another view
It accepts that defending the bad is necessary.
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