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    These false pretexts and varnished colours failing,
    Rare in thy guilt how foul must thou appear.

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It is criminal to steal a purse, daring to steal a fortune, a mark of greatness to steal a crown. read more

It is criminal to steal a purse, daring to steal a fortune, a mark of greatness to steal a crown. The blame diminishes as the guilt increases.

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How glowing guilt exalts the keen delight!

How glowing guilt exalts the keen delight!

by Alexander Pope Found in: Guilt Quotes,
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The greatest incitement to guilt is the hope of sinning with impunity.

The greatest incitement to guilt is the hope of sinning with impunity.

by Cicero Found in: Guilt Quotes,
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We are almost always guilty of the hate we encounter.

We are almost always guilty of the hate we encounter.

by Vauvenargues Found in: Guilt Quotes,
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Those who start war often know that because of their
high political position their own lives will not be in
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Those who start war often know that because of their
high political position their own lives will not be in
danger.
on the Diane Rehm Show.

by President Jimmy Carter Found in: Guilt Quotes,
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Guilt once harbored in the conscious breast, intimidates the brave, degrades the great.

Guilt once harbored in the conscious breast, intimidates the brave, degrades the great.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Guilt Quotes,
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How guilt once harbour'd in the conscious breast,
Intimidates the brave, degrades the great.

How guilt once harbour'd in the conscious breast,
Intimidates the brave, degrades the great.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Guilt Quotes,
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Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind; the thief doth fear each bush an officer.

Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind; the thief doth fear each bush an officer.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Guilt Quotes,
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I esteem death a trifle, if not caused by guilt.
[Lat., Dum ne ob male facta peream, parvi aestimo.]

I esteem death a trifle, if not caused by guilt.
[Lat., Dum ne ob male facta peream, parvi aestimo.]

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