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The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.
The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a
fool from any side.
Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a
fool from any side.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.
Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.
Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.
Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
