But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

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

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

Man-like is it to fall into sin,
Fiend-like is it to dwell therein,
Christ-like is it for read more

Man-like is it to fall into sin,
Fiend-like is it to dwell therein,
Christ-like is it for sin to grieve,
God-like is it all sin to leave.

Neutrality is at times a graver sin than belligerence.

Neutrality is at times a graver sin than belligerence.

Going to the opera, like getting drunk, is a sin that carries its own punishment with it.

Going to the opera, like getting drunk, is a sin that carries its own punishment with it.

Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.

Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.

Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.

Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.

Nothing makes one so vain as being told one is a sinner. Conscience makes egotists of us all.

Nothing makes one so vain as being told one is a sinner. Conscience makes egotists of us all.

It is true that we cannot be free from sin, but at least let our sins not be always the read more

It is true that we cannot be free from sin, but at least let our sins not be always the same . . .