Evil Quote by Saint Francis de Sales
“Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Introduction to the Devout Life, 1609
Evil is more harmful when it becomes a habit, surpassing the original wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Evil becomes worse when repeated.
Key Takeaway
Break cycles of harmful behavior.
Themes
morality
psychology
spirituality
Mood
cautionary
thoughtful
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- addiction recovery
- organizational culture
Key Concepts
Habit formation
ethical decay
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- What patterns repeat in your life?
- How can you interrupt harmful cycles?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched habits is difficult.
![“Evil cannot be "treated" -- nor should it be. Evil has to [be] confronted and destroyed and it matters not why the evil is in play. Society has no obligation to try to rehabilitate evil.” quote by Bill O'Reilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b89/bill-o-reilly-1019_destroyed_evil-cannot-be-treated-nor-should-it-be_3597.jpg)
