For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would
not, that I do.

For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would
not, that I do.

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

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

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

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 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.

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 good to others, that will protect you against evil.

Be good to others, that will protect you against evil.

Religion is an insult to human dignity. With or without it, you'd have good people doing good things and evil read more

Religion is an insult to human dignity. With or without it, you'd have good people doing good things and evil people doing bad things, but for good people to do bad things, it takes religion.

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

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