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The worst sin toward our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them; that's the read more
The worst sin toward our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them; that's the essence of inhumanity
Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.
Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.
. . . 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. . .
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.
How shall I lose the sin yet keep the sense,
And love th' offender, yet detest the offence?
How shall I lose the sin yet keep the sense,
And love th' offender, yet detest the offence?
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.
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.
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.
