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. . . it is the very nature of sin to prevent man from meditating on spiritual things. . .

. . . it is the very nature of sin to prevent man from meditating on spiritual things. . .

by Mary Martha Sherwood Found in: Sin Quotes,
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It ain't sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break any.

It ain't sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break any.

by Mae West Found in: Sin Quotes,
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After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

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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.]

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Commit a sin twice and it will not seem a crime.

Commit a sin twice and it will not seem a crime.

by Jewish Proverb Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Sins become more subtle as you grow older: you commit sins of despair rather than lust.

Sins become more subtle as you grow older: you commit sins of despair rather than lust.

by Piers Paul Read Found in: Sin Quotes,
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If Jupiter hurled his thunderbolt as often as men sinned, he
would soon be out of thunderbolts.
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If Jupiter hurled his thunderbolt as often as men sinned, he
would soon be out of thunderbolts.
[Lat., Si quoties homines peccant sua fulmina mittat
Jupiter, exiguo tempore inermis erit.]

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But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

by Thomas Moore Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors
is hard.

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors
is hard.

by Bible Found in: Sin Quotes,
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