Of two evils choose the least. 
Proverbs on a similar topic
- The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
- Every cloud has a silver lining.
- A soft answer turneth away wrath.
- Fish begins to Stink at the head.
- Honey catches more flies than vinegar.
- Soft fire makes sweet malt.
- Pouring Oil on the fire is not the way to quench it.
- He that hath no honey in his pot, let him have it in his mouth.
- The wolf eats often of the sheep that have been told.
- Lip-honour costs little, yet may bring in much.
- III weeds grow apace.
- Cracked pots last longest.
Related proverbs
Similar proverbs in another language
Latin
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E duobus malis minus eligendum.
To choose the lesser of two evils.
French
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De deux maux il faut choisir le moindre.
You have to choose the lesser of two evils.
German
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Von zwei Übeln muß man das kleinere wählen.
Of two evils, one must choose the lesser.
Czech
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Ze dvou zel je třeba vybrat to menší.
The lesser of two evils must be chosen.