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    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.]

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My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

by Bible Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Sin is geographical.

Sin is geographical.

by Bertrand Russell Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for read more

Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for mercy.

by Ovid Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Commit the oldest sins the newest kind of ways

Commit the oldest sins the newest kind of ways

by William Shakespeare Found in: Sin Quotes,
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It's sin and not poverty that makes men miserable.

It's sin and not poverty that makes men miserable.

by Scottish Proverb Found in: Sin Quotes,
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It ain't no sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break read more

It ain't no sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break any.

by Mae West Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors
is hard.

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

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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!

by Robert Burns Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Young Timothy
Learnt sin to fly.

Young Timothy
Learnt sin to fly.

by Thomas Moore Found in: Sin Quotes,
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