Evil requires the sanction of the victim.

Evil requires the sanction of the victim.

Hope is the worst of evils, for it prolongs the torment of man

Hope is the worst of evils, for it prolongs the torment of man

Evil is done without effort, naturally, it is the working of fate; good is always the product of an art.

Evil is done without effort, naturally, it is the working of fate; good is always the product of an art.

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.

They that know no evil will suspect none.

They that know no evil will suspect none.

Evil is whatever distracts.

Evil is whatever distracts.

Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty.

Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty.

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.]

Evil spelled backward is live.

Evil spelled backward is live.