Nothing makes one so vain as being told one is a sinner. Conscience makes egotists of us all.

Nothing makes one so vain as being told one is a sinner. Conscience makes egotists of us all.

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.

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

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

Commit the oldest sins the newest kind of ways

Commit the oldest sins the newest kind of ways

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

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

I prefer the wicked rather than the foolish. The wicked sometimes rest.

I prefer the wicked rather than the foolish. The wicked sometimes rest.

Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty.

Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty.

All evils are equal when they are extreme.
[Fr., Et tous maux sont pareils alors qu'ils sont extremes.]

All evils are equal when they are extreme.
[Fr., Et tous maux sont pareils alors qu'ils sont extremes.]

Every sin brings its punishment with it.

Every sin brings its punishment with it.