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He who does not punish evil commands it to be done.
He who does not punish evil commands it to be done.
Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty.
Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty.
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.
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men
to do nothing.
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men
to do nothing.
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.]
To prefer evil to good is not in human nature; and when a man is compelled to choose one of read more
To prefer evil to good is not in human nature; and when a man is compelled to choose one of two evils, no one will choose the greater when he might have the less.
Evil enters like a needle and spreads like an oak tree.
Evil enters like a needle and spreads like an oak tree.
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.
The love of evil is the root of all money.
The love of evil is the root of all money.