Thomas Mann, (1875-1955) German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, Nobel Prize in Literature (1929) Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Thomas Mann Quote “Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil.”Thomas Mann ~ Thomas Mann (1875-1955) German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, Nobel Prize in Literature (1929) Crime , Tolerance Ratings and Comments 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/15/15 evil equals - compelled compliance, license, victimless crimes, theft of the noble laborer's fruit, non recognition of individual sovereign inalienable rights and the other occupying statis theocracy's policies. 1 Reply cal, Lewisville, Tx 1/15/15 Evil triumphs when good men do what? ?? 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 1/20/15 That may be, but it requires the proper judgement of evil -- I know some Baptists that really think the Pope is evil, and there are other fundamentalists who see nearly the entire world as evil -- and they will not tolerate it. This is the creed of every pre-emptive busy-body, too, not just those on the moral high ground. I think I remember something in the Bible about judging not, lest ye be judged... Reply Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 6/21/24 Duly noted, but in a vast mentally ill population trying to protect the "evil empire," we'll need time and patience to make the corrections. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Thomas Mann quote is found in these categories: Crime quotes Tolerance quotes About Thomas Mann Bio of Thomas Mann Quotations by Thomas Mann Books by/about Thomas Mann Thomas Mann videos Thomas Mann on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Thomas Mann