Necessary Evil Quotes

54 Necessary Evil quotes by 46 unique authors

When you start with a necessary evil, and then over time the necessity passes away, what's left? — Matthew Scully
Most "necessary evils" are far more evil than necessary. — Richard Branson
Religion is a by-product of fear. For much of human history it may have been a necessary evil, but why was it more evil than… — Arthur C. Clarke
Politics is a way of ruling in divided societies without undue violence...politics is not just a necessary evil; it is a realistic good. — Bernard Crick
There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. If it would confine itself to equal protection, and, as Heaven… — Andrew Jackson
Politics is a necessary evil, or a necessary annoyance, a necessary conundrum. — P.J. O'Rourke
I hate dealing with the press. But I think it is a necessary evil. — Amy Carter
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… — Thomas Paine
Marriage, if one will face the truth, is an evil, but a necessary evil. — Menander
When a person, group, or a government is speaking of necessary evils they must first realize that no evil is truly necessary. It may be… — Unknown Author
Sex of marital life are necessary Evil — Mak_786
Sexual expression within a marriage is not an option or an extra. It is certainly not, as it has sometimes been considered, a necessary evil… — John MacArthur
I used to think the press was a necessary evil and now I don't think it is. I think it's something you choose. — Daniel Craig
Marriage is a necessary evil — Amit Abraham

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