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    Guilt is the source of sorrows, the avenging fiend that follows us behind with whips and stings.

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The greatest incitement to guilt is the hope of sinning with impunity.

The greatest incitement to guilt is the hope of sinning with impunity.

by Cicero Found in: Guilt Quotes,
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Guilt is the source of sorrow, 'tis the fiend,Th' avenging fiend, that follows us behindWith whips and stings.

Guilt is the source of sorrow, 'tis the fiend,Th' avenging fiend, that follows us behindWith whips and stings.

by Nicholas Rowe Found in: Guilt Quotes,
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It is criminal to steal a purse, daring to steal a fortune, a mark of greatness to steal a crown. read more

It is criminal to steal a purse, daring to steal a fortune, a mark of greatness to steal a crown. The blame diminishes as the guilt increases.

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How glowing guilt exalts the keen delight!

How glowing guilt exalts the keen delight!

by Alexander Pope Found in: Guilt Quotes,
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Nothing is more wretched that the mind of a man conscious of
guilt.
[Lat., Nihil est miserius quam read more

Nothing is more wretched that the mind of a man conscious of
guilt.
[Lat., Nihil est miserius quam animus hominis conscius.]

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Jews don't go to confession. They don't want to relieve the guilt.
screenwriter of FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME.

Jews don't go to confession. They don't want to relieve the guilt.
screenwriter of FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME.

by Unknown Found in: Guilt Quotes,
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He who flees from trial confesses his guilt.

He who flees from trial confesses his guilt.

by Publilius Syrus Found in: Guilt Quotes,
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Haste, holy Friar,
Haste, ere the sinner shall expire!
Of all his guilt let him be shriven,
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Haste, holy Friar,
Haste, ere the sinner shall expire!
Of all his guilt let him be shriven,
And smooth his path from earth to heaven!

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: Guilt Quotes,
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I esteem death a trifle, if not caused by guilt.
[Lat., Dum ne ob male facta peream, parvi aestimo.]

I esteem death a trifle, if not caused by guilt.
[Lat., Dum ne ob male facta peream, parvi aestimo.]

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