In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.

In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.

For the hopes of men have been justly called waking dreams.

For the hopes of men have been justly called waking dreams.

This is the very worst wickedness, that we refuse to acknowledge the passionate evil that is in us. This makes read more

This is the very worst wickedness, that we refuse to acknowledge the passionate evil that is in us. This makes us secret and rotten.

Evil is like water, it abounds, is cheap, soon fouls, but runs itself clear of taint.

Evil is like water, it abounds, is cheap, soon fouls, but runs itself clear of taint.

What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise

What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise

All evils are equal when they are extreme.

All evils are equal when they are extreme.

Of evils one should choose the least.
[Lat., Ex malis eligere minima oportere.]

Of evils one should choose the least.
[Lat., Ex malis eligere minima oportere.]

If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes

If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes

Evil requires the sanction of the victim.

Evil requires the sanction of the victim.