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Quotes on 'evil'

Explore a compilation of thought-provoking quotes on "evil." Delve into the dark side of human nature with wise words from philosophers, authors, and historical figures. Gain insights into the complexities of evil, its manifestations, and its impact on society. Reflect on the nature of morality and the eternal struggle between good and evil as you navigate through these compelling quotes. Whether you seek to understand the roots of evil or ponder how to combat it, this collection will stimulate profound contemplation and ignite discussions on the nature of malevolence in our world.

Hell is empty and all the devils are here. Read Summary

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. Read Summary

Despair is typical of those who do not understand the causes of evil, see no way out, and are incapable of struggle. The modern industrial proletariat does not belong to the category of such classes. Read Summary

There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it. Read Summary

Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one. Read Summary

Over the centuries, mankind has tried many ways of combating the forces of evil... prayer, fasting, good works and so on. Up until Doom, no one seemed to have thought about the double-barrel shotgun. Eat leaden death, demon. Read Summary

If money help a man to do good to others, it is of some value; but if not, it is simply a mass of evil, and the sooner it is got rid of, the better. Read Summary

I don't want people to see me fall. I mean, I got enough people cheering for me to fall now... The Internet has created some amazing place for evil to exist, you dig? Read Summary

It's better to be good than evil, but one achieves goodness at a terrific cost. Read Summary

Boredom is the root of all evil - the despairing refusal to be oneself. Read Summary

Since boredom advances and boredom is the root of all evil, no wonder, then, that the world goes backwards, that evil spreads. This can be traced back to the very beginning of the world. The gods were bored; therefore they created human beings. Read Summary

Far from idleness being the root of all evil, it is rather the only true good. Read Summary

There is no greater evil than anarchy. Read Summary

There is no greater evil for men than the constraint of fortune. Read Summary

False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil. Read Summary

God judged it better to bring good out of evil than to suffer no evil to exist. Read Summary

The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works. Read Summary

The bad thing about being a famous comedian is that every now and then someone approaches me to tell an old joke. Don't tell me jokes - I have that. People also say the weirdest things, sometimes sarcastic things, and even evil things. They like to provoke to get a reaction. Read Summary

I believe that, as long as there is plenty, poverty is evil. Read Summary

The universe we observe has precisely the properties we should expect if there is, at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil, no good, nothing but blind, pitiless indifference. Read Summary