The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose! / 15 An evil soul producing holy witness / Is like a villain with a smiling cheek, / A goodly apple rotten at the heart. Mer. of Ven., i. 3.
The devil has a great advantage against us, inasmuch as he has a strong bastion and bulwark against us in our own flesh and blood. Luther.
The devil has his elect. Carlyle.
The devil hath power / To assume a pleasing shape. Ham., ii. 2.
The devil helps his servants for a season; but when they come once to a pinch, he leaves 'em in the lurch. L'Estrange.
The devil is a busy bishop in his own diocese. 20 Bishop Latimer.
The devil is an ass. Pr.
The devil is an unfortunate who knows not what it is to love. St. Theresa.
The devil is God's ape. Luther.
The devil knew not what he did when he made man politic; he crossed himself by it. Tim. of Athens, iii. 3.