He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do
so. The very idea read more

He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do
so. The very idea of being able, weakens the desire.
[Lat., Cui peccare licet peccat minus. Ipsa potestas
Semina nequitiae languidiora facit.]

The punishment which the wise suffer, who refuse to take part in government, is to live under the government of read more

The punishment which the wise suffer, who refuse to take part in government, is to live under the government of worse men

The sinning is the best part of repentance.

The sinning is the best part of repentance.

I stew all night in my own grease.

I stew all night in my own grease.

It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his
neck, and he cast into the sea, read more

It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his
neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of
these little ones.

Fear follows crime, and is its punishment

Fear follows crime, and is its punishment

Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.

Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.