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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.
Inasmuch as ill-deeds spring up as a spontaneous crop, they are
easy to learn.
[Sp., Como el hacer read more
Inasmuch as ill-deeds spring up as a spontaneous crop, they are
easy to learn.
[Sp., Como el hacer mal viene de natural cosecha, facilmente se
aprende el hacerle.]
Evil and good are God's right hand and left.
Evil and good are God's right hand and left.
Evil is done without effort, naturally, it is the working of fate; good is always the product of an art.
Evil is done without effort, naturally, it is the working of fate; good is always the product of an art.
Of two evils, choose neither.
Of two evils, choose neither.
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
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.
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put
darkness for light, and light for darkness; read more
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put
darkness for light, and light for darkness; they put bitter for
sweet, and sweet for bitter!
