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From envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness.
From envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness.
Of evils one should choose the least.
[Lat., Ex malis eligere minima oportere.]
Of evils one should choose the least.
[Lat., Ex malis eligere minima oportere.]
Cursed is the man who dies, but the evil done by him survives.
Cursed is the man who dies, but the evil done by him survives.
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 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.
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 not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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.]
Evil enters like a needle and spreads like an oak tree.
Evil enters like a needle and spreads like an oak tree.