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He that falls into sin is a man; that grieves at it, is a saint; that boasteth of it, is read more
He that falls into sin is a man; that grieves at it, is a saint; that boasteth of it, is a devil.
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
Sin writes histories, goodness is silent.
[Ger., Das Uebel macht eine Geschichte und das Gute keine.]
Sin writes histories, goodness is silent.
[Ger., Das Uebel macht eine Geschichte und das Gute keine.]
Compound for sins they are inclin'd to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
Compound for sins they are inclin'd to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.
Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.
Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
