Never let a man imagine that he can pursue a good end by evil means, without sinning against his own soul. The evil effect on himself is certain. (Robert Southey)

Never let a man imagine that he can pursue a good end by evil means, without sinning against his own soul. The evil effect on himself is certain.

Robert Southey

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