This is the very worst wickedness, that we refuse to acknowledge the passionate evil that is in us. This makes read more

This is the very worst wickedness, that we refuse to acknowledge the passionate evil that is in us. This makes us secret and rotten.

Of two evils, choose neither.

Of two evils, choose neither.

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

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

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

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

They that know no evil will suspect none.

They that know no evil will suspect none.

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

All evils are equal when they are extreme.
[Fr., Et tous maux sont pareils alors qu'ils sont extremes.]

All evils are equal when they are extreme.
[Fr., Et tous maux sont pareils alors qu'ils sont extremes.]

Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty.

Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty.

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.