Why do we say "The Lesser of Two Evils"?

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The Lesser of Two Evils

Meaning:

The best option when faced with two difficult decisions

Background:

The earliest known usage is by Chaucer who wrote 'Of harmes two, the lesse is for to cheses'. (Troilus & Criseyde, approx 1374)

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