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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.
Evil is something you recognize immediately you see it: it works through charm.
Evil is something you recognize immediately you see it: it works through charm.
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.
It is a sin to believe in the evil of others, but it is seldom a mistake.
It is a sin to believe in the evil of others, but it is seldom a mistake.
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
 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. 
 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.] 
Nothing baffles the schemes of evil people so much as the calm composure of great souls.
Nothing baffles the schemes of evil people so much as the calm composure of great souls.
Evil events from evil causes spring.
Evil events from evil causes spring.