Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall

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

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

Every sin is the result of a collaboration.

Every sin is the result of a collaboration.

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

Indulgent gods, grant me to sin once with impunity. That is
sufficient. Let a second offence bear its punishment.
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Indulgent gods, grant me to sin once with impunity. That is
sufficient. Let a second offence bear its punishment.
[Lat., Di faciles, peccasse semel concedite tuto:
Id satis est. Peonam culpa secunda ferat.]

Confess your sins to the Lord, and you will be forgiven; confess them to men, and you will be laughed read more

Confess your sins to the Lord, and you will be forgiven; confess them to men, and you will be laughed at.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

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

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

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our read more

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our Lord.