Evil is like water, it abounds, is cheap, soon fouls, but runs itself clear of taint.
It has been said that the love of money is the root of all evil. The want of money is so quite as truly.
However, without considering this connection, there is no doubt but that more good than evil, more delight than sorrow, arises from compassion itself; there being so many things which balance the sorrow of it.
We can overcome evil with greater good.
The face of evil is always the face of total need.
One that confounds good and evil is an enemy to good.
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
All that's necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing.
In times such as these, people should recognize that evil knows no borders, knows no limits and knows no compassion. Those around the globe that value freedom must continue to persevere even in the darkest of times.
No evil can result from its inhibition more pernicious than its toleration.
Although war is evil, it is occasionally the lesser of two evils.
When good people in any country cease their vigilance and struggle, then evil men prevail.
Race prejudice is not only a shadow over the colored it is a shadow over all of us, and the shadow is darkest over those who feel it least and allow its evil effects to go on.
Forcible ways make not an end of evil, but leave hatred and malice behind them.
Evil can be a teacher, if you look at the wisdom of its negative power.