Cowardice

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out – for I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out – for I was not a trade unionist.Then they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me – and there was no one left to speak out.

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out – for I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out – for I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me – and there was no one left to speak out.

To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out – for I was not a socialistThen they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out – for I was not a trade unionistThen they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a JewThen they came for me – and there was no one left to speak out.

To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men.

There are several good protections against temptation, but the surest is cowardice.