Neutrality is at times a graver sin than belligerence.

Neutrality is at times a graver sin than belligerence.

. . . it is the very nature of sin to prevent man from meditating on spiritual things. . .

. . . it is the very nature of sin to prevent man from meditating on spiritual things. . .

I have no right, by anything I do or say, to demean a human being in his own eyes. What read more

I have no right, by anything I do or say, to demean a human being in his own eyes. What matters is not what I think of him; it is what he thinks of himself. To undermine a man's self-respect is a sin.

I couldn't live in peace if I put the shadow of a wilful sin
between myself and God.

I couldn't live in peace if I put the shadow of a wilful sin
between myself and God.

It is a sin for a plebian to grumble in public.
[Lat., Palam mutire plebeio piaculum est.]

It is a sin for a plebian to grumble in public.
[Lat., Palam mutire plebeio piaculum est.]

So many laws argues so many sins.

So many laws argues so many sins.

Law can discover sin, but not remove,
Save by those shadowy expiations weak.

Law can discover sin, but not remove,
Save by those shadowy expiations weak.

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.

Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.

Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.