And yet war, though permissible, and in certain circumstances necessary, is only necessary as the lesser of two evils; it is not in itself good.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
First, you must know there are several kinds of lying, and you must learn which kinds are permissible-and otherwise.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
It is given in the N.A., and in an examination it would be permissible for you to use the N.A. as a guide because, in an examination, I propose to let you have at hand the same books you would have in the chart house of a ship.
"Lectures in Navigation"
Ernest Gallaudet Draper