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I believe the root of all evil is abuse of power.

— Patricia Cornwell

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Evil has no substance of its own, but is only the defect, excess, perversion, or corruption of that which has substance.

— John Henry Newman

Evil, when we are in its power, is not felt as evil, but as a necessity, even a duty.

— Simone Weil

The power of choosing good and evil is within the reach of all.

— Origen

Lack of money is the root of all evil.

— George Bernard Shaw

Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil.

— Plato

✗Opposing Perspectives

I believe that ignorance is the root of all evil. And that no one knows the truth.

— Molly Ivins

I think that money is the root of all evil. I've seen it happen.

— Kato Kaelin

The root of all evil isn't money; rather, it's not having enough money.

— Gene Simmons

So you think that money is the root of all evil. Have you ever asked what is the root of all money?

— Ayn Rand

A lot of people don't believe there's evil. If there's good in this world, then you're being intellectually dishonest, if you believe there's a good power, you've also got to believe there's an evil power, too. There are physical laws that are in place.

— Si Robertson