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.

In Adam's fall--
We sinned all.

In Adam's fall--
We sinned all.

Young Timothy
Learnt sin to fly.

Young Timothy
Learnt sin to fly.

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.

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.

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.]

Nor custom, nor example, nor cast numbers
Of such as do offend, make less the sin.

Nor custom, nor example, nor cast numbers
Of such as do offend, make less the sin.

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

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

The only difference between the saint and the sinner is that every saint has a past, and every sinner has read more

The only difference between the saint and the sinner is that every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.