Yet the evil still increased, and, like the parasite of barnacles on a ship, if it did not destroy the structure, it obstructed its fair, comfortable progress in the path of life.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The root of the evil is not the construction of new, more dreadful weapons. It is the spirit of conquest.
I think there is a complicated side effect to overcoming evil in that we are forever changed by it. I think after we ingest some of the cruelty of the world, it takes years off of our lives, but it also gives us wisdom and a little grace, hopefully a sense of compassion.
Evil is only imperfection, that which is not complete, which is becoming, but has not yet found its end.
In my view, the most damaging evils that are perpetrated upon us are through some abstract notion about good, where we're willing to sacrifice individuals in the present for some great vision of an improved or perfect future.
Evil is done without effort, naturally, it is the working of fate; good is always the product of an art.
The dread of evil is a much more forcible principle of human actions than the prospect of good.
No evil can result from its inhibition more pernicious than its toleration.
A good End cannot sanctify evil Means; nor must we ever do Evil, that Good may come of it.
There is no explanation for evil. It must be looked upon as a necessary part of the order of the universe. To ignore it is childish, to bewail it senseless.
Evil is like water, it abounds, is cheap, soon fouls, but runs itself clear of taint.