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It is base to filch a purse, daring to embezzle a million, but it is great beyond measure to steal read more
It is base to filch a purse, daring to embezzle a million, but it is great beyond measure to steal a crown. The sin lessens as the guilt increases.
Neither side is guiltless if its adversary is appointed judge.
[Lat., Nulla manus belli, mutato judice, pura est.]
Neither side is guiltless if its adversary is appointed judge.
[Lat., Nulla manus belli, mutato judice, pura est.]
He who flees from trial confesses his guilt.
He who flees from trial confesses his guilt.
Guilt is abscent when the act is justified.
Guilt is abscent when the act is justified.
The more sinful and guilty a person tends to feel, the less chance there is that he will be a read more
The more sinful and guilty a person tends to feel, the less chance there is that he will be a happy, healthy, or law-abiding citizen. He will become a compulsive wrong-doer.
How glowing guilt exalts the keen delight!
How glowing guilt exalts the keen delight!
The guilty think all talk is of themselves
The guilty think all talk is of themselves
Guilt is anger directed at ourselves.
Guilt is anger directed at ourselves.