Plutarch Quotes about Evil

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The omission of good is no less reprehensible than the commission of evil.

The omission of good is no less reprehensible than the commission of evil.

Plutarch

Omission, Evil, Wickedness

The talkative listen to no one, for they are ever speaking. And the first evil that attends those who know not to be silent is that they hear nothing.

Plutarch

Talking, Evil, Firsts

The authors of great evils know best how to remove them.

Plutarch

Evil, Remove, Knows

As small letters hurt the sight, so do small matters him that is too much intent upon them; they vex and stir up anger, which begets an evil habit in him in reference to greater affairs.

Plutarch

Hurt, Sight, Evil

Plutarch (1704). “Plutarch's Morals”, p.58

To do an evil action is base; to do a good action without incurring danger is common enough; but it is the part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risks every thing.

Plutarch

Courage, Men, Evil

"Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers" by Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert, (p. 166), 1895.