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Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
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.
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.]
It is a power stronger than will. Could a stone escape from the laws of gravity? Impossible. Impossible, for evil read more
It is a power stronger than will. Could a stone escape from the laws of gravity? Impossible. Impossible, for evil to form an alliance with good.
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!
Nothing baffles the schemes of evil people so much as the calm composure of great souls.
Nothing baffles the schemes of evil people so much as the calm composure of great souls.
To prefer evil to good is not in human nature; and when a man is compelled to choose one of read more
To prefer evil to good is not in human nature; and when a man is compelled to choose one of two evils, no one will choose the greater when he might have the less.
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 deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
