Present Evil Quotes
- Though oppression may give rise to violent and repeated outbreaks, like the convulsions of a man in pain, it cannot mature a settled purpose and… — Lord Acton
- Whenever you are angry, be assured that it is not only a present evil, but that you have increased a habit. — Epictetus
- Submit to the present evil, lest a greater one befall you. — Phaedrus