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There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it.
There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it.
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Evil events from evil causes spring.
Evil events from evil causes spring.
Evil is sweet in the beginning but bitter in the end.
Evil is sweet in the beginning but bitter in the end.
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
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
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.
From envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness.
From envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness.
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.]