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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.]
Men are accomplices to that which leaves them indifferent.
Men are accomplices to that which leaves them indifferent.
Compound for sins they are inclin'd to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
Compound for sins they are inclin'd to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
In Adam's fall--
We sinned all.
In Adam's fall--
We sinned all.
Desire is half of life; indifference is half of death.
Desire is half of life; indifference is half of death.
Every sin is the result of collaboration.
Every sin is the result of collaboration.
The sinning is the best part of repentance.
The sinning is the best part of repentance.
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.
The most distressing aspect of the world into which you are going is its indifference to the basic issues, which read more
The most distressing aspect of the world into which you are going is its indifference to the basic issues, which now, as always, are moral issues
