Virgil, [Publius Vergilius Maro] (70-19 BCE) Classical Roman poet Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Virgil Quote “Yield not to evils, but attack all the more boldly.”Virgil ~ Virgil [Publius Vergilius Maro] (70-19 BCE) Classical Roman poet Honor , Integrity , Defense Ratings and Comments 3 Reply Mike, Norwalk 4/7/10 In a secular government of liberty and freedom, don't yield to the evil's subject and venue specific emotionalism, religious tenets of entitlements, compelled compliance, license, victimless crimes, or larceny with impunity, but attack all such boldly. 4 Reply Ken, Allyn, WA 4/7/10 "The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."---Edmund Burke. These truths have been repeated throughout history and we all know them, but we rarely put them to good use. 1 Reply Anon 4/8/10 Stand strong and attack boldly. 2 Reply E Archer, NYC 1/11/17 I prefer a more 'Kung Fu' approach which never attacks, skillfully avoids evil's attempted blows, and uses the enemy's force against himself. No initiation of violence nor taking of revenge. 2 Reply Patrick Henry, Red Hill 1/11/17 As the Apostle Paul expresses it, in Romans 12:21 -"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."Our mandate is to assume the High Ground, in every sphere. Reply Jim K, Austin 1/11/17 Reply Ronw13, Oregon 1/11/17 Virgil found himself in times of political transition, siding with the incoming administration, Republic to Empire, Let us find ourselves restoring order to our Just Republic. Reply jim k, austin 11/12/20 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Virgil quote is found in these categories: Honor quotes Integrity quotes Defense quotes About Virgil Bio of Virgil Quotations by Virgil Books by/about Virgil Virgil videos Virgil on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Virgil