Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall

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.

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 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.

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

He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do
so. The very idea read more

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.]

Man-like is it to fall into sin,
Fiend-like is it to dwell therein,
Christ-like is it for read more

Man-like is it to fall into sin,
Fiend-like is it to dwell therein,
Christ-like is it for sin to grieve,
God-like is it all sin to leave.

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as
his eyes unto heaven, but smote read more

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as
his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be
merciful to me a sinner.

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.