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.

I prefer the wicked rather than the foolish. The wicked sometimes rest.

I prefer the wicked rather than the foolish. The wicked sometimes rest.

The world, the flesh, the devil.

The world, the flesh, the devil.

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

Evil is done without effort, naturally, it is the working of fate; good is always the product of an art.

Evil is done without effort, naturally, it is the working of fate; good is always the product of an art.

Evil is sweet in the beginning but bitter in the end.

Evil is sweet in the beginning but bitter in the end.

Evil and good are God's right hand and left.

Evil and good are God's right hand and left.

From envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness.

From envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness.

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.