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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.
States like these, and their terrorist allies, constitute an axis
of evil, arming to threaten the peace of the read more
States like these, and their terrorist allies, constitute an axis
of evil, arming to threaten the peace of the world. By seeking
weapons of mass destruction, these regimes pose a grave and
growing danger. They could provide these arms to terrorists,
giving them the means to match their hatred. They could attack
our allies or attempt to blackmail the United States. In any of
these cases, the price of indifference would be catastrophic.
Three sparks--pride, envy, and avarice--have been kindled in all
hearts.
[It., Superbia, invidia ed avarizia sono
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Three sparks--pride, envy, and avarice--have been kindled in all
hearts.
[It., Superbia, invidia ed avarizia sono
Le tre faville che hanno i cori accesi.]
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.]
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would
not, that I do.
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would
not, that I do.
Evil is something you recognize immediately you see it: it works through charm.
Evil is something you recognize immediately you see it: it works through charm.
Of two evils, choose neither.
Of two evils, choose neither.
It is necessary only for the good man to do nothing for evil to
triumph.
It is necessary only for the good man to do nothing for evil to
triumph.
It is a power stronger than will. Could a stone escape from the laws of gravity? Impossible. Impossible, for evil read more
It is a power stronger than will. Could a stone escape from the laws of gravity? Impossible. Impossible, for evil to form an alliance with good.
