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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.
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.
Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall
Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall
Sin is whatever obscures the soul.
Sin is whatever obscures the soul.
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
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 . . .
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.
I waive the quantum o' the sin,
The hazard of concealing:
But, och! it hardens a' within,
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I waive the quantum o' the sin,
The hazard of concealing:
But, och! it hardens a' within,
And petrifies the feeling!
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.
