Every sin is the result of a collaboration.

Every sin is the result of a collaboration.

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.

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.]

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

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.

Evil enters like a needle and spreads like an oak tree.

Evil enters like a needle and spreads like an oak tree.

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

He who does not punish evil commands it to be done.

He who does not punish evil commands it to be done.

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.