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So many laws argues so many sins.
So many laws argues so many sins.
He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone.
He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone.
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.]
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
It's sin and not poverty that makes men miserable.
It's sin and not poverty that makes men miserable.
Law can discover sin, but not remove,
Save by those shadowy expiations weak.
Law can discover sin, but not remove,
Save by those shadowy expiations weak.
Neutrality is at times a graver sin than belligerence.
Neutrality is at times a graver sin than belligerence.
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
Confess your sins to the Lord, and you will be forgiven; confess them to men, and you will be laughed read more
Confess your sins to the Lord, and you will be forgiven; confess them to men, and you will be laughed at.
