For by superior energies; more strict Affiance in each other; faith more firm In their unhallowed principles; the bad Have fairly earned a victory o'er the weak, The vacillating, inconsistent good.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Evil often wins because it is more unified and committed than good.
- In plain terms
- Bad people win when they work together strongly and good people argue.
- What can you take from it?
- Unity and conviction are key to overcoming evil.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does unified badness often overcome divided goodness?
- How can good people become more united?
Another view
This assumes evil is always more organized than good.
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