502 – “The world is in greater peril from those who tolerate or encourage evil than from those who actually commit it.”

–Albert Einstein

Quote Number:  42

Source: Einstein, Albert. “Tribute to Pablo Casals” March 30, 1953 in Josep Maria Corredor. Conversations with Casals. 1957. pg 11.

Source Notes: Commonly paraphrased as “The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.”

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