Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty.

Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty.

Evil is sweet in the beginning but bitter in the end.

Evil is sweet in the beginning but bitter in the end.

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

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

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.]

Every evil in the bud is easily crushed; as it grows older, it
becomes stronger.
[Lat., Omne malum read more

Every evil in the bud is easily crushed; as it grows older, it
becomes stronger.
[Lat., Omne malum nascens facile opprimitur; inveteratum fit
pleurumque robustius.]

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

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

Wicked acts are accustomed to be done with impunity for the mere
desire of occupation.
[Lat., Solent occupationis read more

Wicked acts are accustomed to be done with impunity for the mere
desire of occupation.
[Lat., Solent occupationis spe vel impune quaedam scelesta
committi.]

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.

There can be no existence of evil as a force to the healthy-minded individual.

There can be no existence of evil as a force to the healthy-minded individual.