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We are each our own devil, and we make this world our hell
We are each our own devil, and we make this world our hell
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.]
When you choose the lesser of two evils, always remember that it is still an evil.
When you choose the lesser of two evils, always remember that it is still an evil.
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
It is easier to denature plutonium than to denature the evil
spirit of man.
It is easier to denature plutonium than to denature the evil
spirit of man.
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.]
What we call evil is simply ignorance bumping its head in the
dark.
What we call evil is simply ignorance bumping its head in the
dark.
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put
darkness for light, and light for darkness; read more
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put
darkness for light, and light for darkness; they put bitter for
sweet, and sweet for bitter!