"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
Question: What does Edmund Burke suggest is required to prevent evil's victory?
A) Good men must fight.
B) Evil triumphs easily.
C) Inaction by good people leads to evil's triumph.
D) Evil is stronger than good.
Correct Answer: C) Inaction by good people leads to evil's triumph.
Explanation: Burke emphasizes that evil prevails when good people fail to act against it. This statement does not imply that evil is inherently stronger (D) or that good men must physically fight evil (A), nor does it suggest that evil triumphs without effort (B). Instead, it highlights the consequences of inaction (C).
日本語の説明：
バークは、善良な人々が行動を起こさないとき、悪が勝利すると強調しています。この発言は、悪が本質的に強い（D）ということや、善良な人々が悪と物理的に戦わなければならない（A）ことを意味していませんし、悪が努力なしに勝利する（B）とも示唆していません。代わりに、行動を起こさないことの結果（C）を強調しています。