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Evil requires the sanction of the victim.
Evil requires the sanction of the victim.
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.]
From envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness.
From envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness.
The world, the flesh, the devil.
The world, the flesh, the devil.
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.
I have wrought great use out of evil tools.
I have wrought great use out of evil tools.
Evil and good are God's right hand and left.
Evil and good are God's right hand and left.
I prefer the wicked rather than the foolish. The wicked sometimes rest.
I prefer the wicked rather than the foolish. The wicked sometimes rest.
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.