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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.]
Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind.
Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind.
How glowing guilt exalts the keen delight!
How glowing guilt exalts the keen delight!
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.
Guilt: the gift that keeps on giving.
Guilt: the gift that keeps on giving.
Guilt is abscent when the act is justified.
Guilt is abscent when the act is justified.
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!
Without the spice of guilt, sin cannot be fully savored.
Without the spice of guilt, sin cannot be fully savored.
It is the confession, not the priest, that gives us absolution
It is the confession, not the priest, that gives us absolution
