Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.

Opposition tends to be more energetic than support. Someone whose conduct exposes a shortcut others were taking will draw focused resentment, while those who quietly approve rarely say so aloud, so doing the right thing can feel like being attacked by many and thanked by few. The imbalance is less about numbers than about who is motivated to act.

Knowing that can steady you if you are taking heat for a decent choice. It also suggests something to do from the other side. When you see someone being criticised for acting well, tell them plainly that you noticed, since approval kept to yourself does them no good.