Jay E. AdamsEvil is powerful, but good is more powerful. In fact, evil is so powerful that only good has the power to overcome evil. Darkness can be driven away only by light.
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Evil is powerful, but good is more powerful. In fact, evil is so powerful that only good has the power to overcome evil. Darkness can be driven away only by light. This quote illustrates how powerful and powerful our instincts can be.
It is not enough to avoid doing wrong; we must do good as well. It is not enough to be kind to the vulnerable and the poor, we must also protect our society from danger.
Source: How To Overcome Evil
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