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It is a sin to believe in the evil of others, but it is seldom a mistake.
It is a sin to believe in the evil of others, but it is seldom a mistake.
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.]
They that know no evil will suspect none.
They that know no evil will suspect none.
Evil enters like a needle and spreads like an oak tree.
Evil enters like a needle and spreads like an oak tree.
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.]
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.
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
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 requires the sanction of the victim.
Evil requires the sanction of the victim.
