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Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
I prefer the wicked rather than the foolish. The wicked sometimes rest.
I prefer the wicked rather than the foolish. The wicked sometimes rest.
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.
Evil events from evil causes spring.
Evil events from evil causes spring.
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
From envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness.
From envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness.
It is extreme evil to depart from the company of the living before you die
It is extreme evil to depart from the company of the living before you die
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.