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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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In Adam's fall--
We sinned all.

In Adam's fall--
We sinned all.

by Thomas Moore Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.

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

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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.

by Hannah More Found in: Opera Quotes, Sin Quotes,
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There is no sin except stupidity.

There is no sin except stupidity.

by Oscar Wilde Found in: Sin Quotes, Stupidity Quotes,
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The Roots of Violence: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Knowledge without character, Commerce without morality, Science without humanity, Worship read more

The Roots of Violence: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Knowledge without character, Commerce without morality, Science without humanity, Worship without sacrifice, Politics without principles

by Mahatma Gandhi 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.

by Bible Found in: Sin Quotes,
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But, said as angels for the good man's sin,
Weep to record, and blush to give it in.

But, said as angels for the good man's sin,
Weep to record, and blush to give it in.

by Thomas Campbell Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful

Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Sin Quotes,
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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.

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