If God is, why is there evil? But if God is not, why is there good?

In the beginning there were two primal spirits, Twins spontaneously active, These are the Good and the Evil, in thought, and in word, and in deed.

False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil.

Every man should view himself as equally balanced: half good and half evil. Likewise, he should see the entire world as half good and half evil.... With a single good deed he will tip the scales for himself, and for the entire world, to the side of good.

Sexual love is a troubled and problematic relationship in cultures where there is a strong sense of man's separation from nature, especially when the realm of nature is felt to be inferior or contaminated with evil.

Opting for peace does not mean a passive acquiescence to evil or compromise of principle. It demands an active struggle against hatred, oppression and disunity, but not by using methods of violence. Building peace requires creative and courageous action.

Good and evil thoughts are each a potent power, and they fill the universe.

Only human beings can change their evil ways, their ups and downs, pitfalls, shortcomings, anger, pride - all their bad qualities. Then they can experience their own divine nature.

The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.

Do not be thoughtless, always be mindful, watch your thoughts! Draw yourself out of the path of evil, like an elephant sunk in mud.

You want to eliminate your evil desires in order to reveal your Buddha nature, but where will you throw them away?

Do not wish evil for others. Do not speak ill of others. Do not obstruct anyones activities.

The Mother of the universe is the Mother of all. From Her have come out both good and evil.

It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.

There is nothing to fear from gods, There is nothing to feel in death, Good can be attained, Evil can be endured.

Injustice is not evil in itself, but only in the fear and apprehension that one will not escape those who have been set up to punish the offense.

The divine within you is stronger than anything that is without you. Therefore, be not afraid of anything. Rely on your own Inner Self, the Divinity within you. Tap the source through looking within. Improve yourself. Build your character. Purify the heart. Develop the divine virtues. Eradicate evil traits. Conquer all that is base in you. Endeavor to attain all that is worthy and noble. Make the lower nature the servant of the higher through discipline, Tapas, self-restraint and meditation. This is the beginning of your freedom.

Good does not become better by being exaggerated, but worse; And a small evil becomes a big one through being disregarded and repressed

Evil habits, in which men indulge, are the chief cause of disease in the physical as well as the mental state.

What the devil is the point of surviving, going on living, when it's a drag? But you see, that's what people do.

The attempt to remove evil from the world by killing a thousand evil-doers, only adds to the evil in the world.

Endued with evenness of mind, one casts off, in this very life, both good deeds and evil deeds.

I came into the world charged with the duty to uphold the right in every place, to destroy sin and evil... the only reason I took birth was to see that righteousness may flourish, that good may live, and tyrants be torn out by their roots.