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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.]
Wicked acts are accustomed to be done with impunity for the mere
desire of occupation.
[Lat., Solent occupationis read more
Wicked acts are accustomed to be done with impunity for the mere
desire of occupation.
[Lat., Solent occupationis spe vel impune quaedam scelesta
committi.]
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
It is necessary only for the good man to do nothing for evil to
triumph.
It is necessary only for the good man to do nothing for evil to
triumph.
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.
Evil is sweet in the beginning but bitter in the end.
Evil is sweet in the beginning but bitter in the end.
Evil enters like a needle and spreads like an oak tree.
Evil enters like a needle and spreads like an oak tree.
The world, the flesh, the devil.
The world, the flesh, the devil.
