Lawful Evil

Famous quotes containing the words lawful and/or evil:

    All things are lawful there that may delight
    Nature or unrestrained appetite.
    Like and enjoy, to will and act is one;
    We only sin when love’s rites are not done.
    Thomas Carew (1589–1639)

    The Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
    —Bible: New Testament St. Paul, in Titus, 1:12.

    Cited by Paul, this remark is attributed to Epimenides.