Evil enters like a needle and spreads like an oak tree.

Evil enters like a needle and spreads like an oak tree.

There is no explanation for evil. It must be looked upon as a necessary part of the order of the read more

There is no explanation for evil. It must be looked upon as a necessary part of the order of the universe. To ignore it is childish, to bewail it senseless.

Evil and good are God's right hand and left.

Evil and good are God's right hand and left.

From envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness.

From envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness.

They that know no evil will suspect none.

They that know no evil will suspect none.

How much pain they have cost us, the evils which have never happened.

How much pain they have cost us, the evils which have never happened.

I prefer the wicked rather than the foolish. The wicked sometimes rest.

I prefer the wicked rather than the foolish. The wicked sometimes rest.

Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.

Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.

Whenever I'm caught between two evils, I take the one I've never tried.

Whenever I'm caught between two evils, I take the one I've never tried.