Mark Twain Quotes about Evil

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Half of the results of a good intentions are evil; half the results of an evil intention are good.

Half of the results of a good intentions are evil; half the results of an evil intention are good.

Evil, Half, Good Intentions

The wise thing is for us diligently to train ourselves to lie thoughtfully, judiciously; to lie with a good object, and not an evil one; to lie for others' advantage, and not our own; to lie healingly, charitably, humanely, not cruelly, hurtfully, maliciously; to lie gracefully and graciously, not awkwardly and clumsily; to lie firmly, frankly, squarely, with head erect, not haltingly, tortuously, with pusillanimous mien, as being ashamed of our high calling.

Mark Twain

Wise, Lying, Evil

Mark Twain, General Press (2016). “The Complete Works of Mark Twain: All 13 Novels, Short Stories, Poetry and Essays”, p.2133, GENERAL PRESS

Work is a necessary evil to be avoided.

Mark Twain

Funny, Work, Evil

Mark Twain (2014). “Mark Twain on Common Sense: Timeless Advice and Words of Wisdom from America's Most-Revered Humorist”, p.45, Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.