All sins tend to be addictive, and the terminal point of addiction is damnation.

All sins tend to be addictive, and the terminal point of addiction is damnation.

Going to the opera, like getting drunk, is a sin that carries its own punishment with it.

Going to the opera, like getting drunk, is a sin that carries its own punishment with it.

Every sin brings its punishment with it.

Every sin brings its punishment with it.

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.]

It is a matter of perfect indifference where a thing originated; the only question is: "Is it true in and read more

It is a matter of perfect indifference where a thing originated; the only question is: "Is it true in and for itself?"

The sinning is the best part of repentance.

The sinning is the best part of repentance.

Young Timothy
Learnt sin to fly.

Young Timothy
Learnt sin to fly.

But, said as angels for the good man's sin,
Weep to record, and blush to give it in.

But, said as angels for the good man's sin,
Weep to record, and blush to give it in.

Sin is not harmful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful.

Sin is not harmful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful.