“He who spares the bad injures the good”
— Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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When someone lets bad people get away with their harmful actions, it ends up hurting good people. Imagine a classroom where a bully keeps picking on other students. If the teacher doesn't step in to stop the bully, the kind and well-behaved students will continue to suffer. By not addressing the wrongdoers, we allow them to keep causing problems, making life difficult for those who are doing the right thing. This advice can be applied by taking a stand against unfair behavior in any situation, whether at work, in a community, or among friends. Standing up to injustice helps protect those who deserve a fair and peaceful environment.
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