Hope is the worst of evils, for it prolongs the torment of man

Hope is the worst of evils, for it prolongs the torment of man

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.]

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.

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.

I have wrought great use out of evil tools.

I have wrought great use out of evil tools.

Evil events from evil causes spring.

Evil events from evil causes spring.

When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before.

When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before.

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

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

Of two evils, choose neither.

Of two evils, choose neither.