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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.
Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.
Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.
He that falls into sin is a man; that grieves at it, is a saint; that boasteth of it, is read more
He that falls into sin is a man; that grieves at it, is a saint; that boasteth of it, is a devil.
Commit a sin twice and it will not seem a crime.
Commit a sin twice and it will not seem a crime.
Sin writes histories, goodness is silent.
[Ger., Das Uebel macht eine Geschichte und das Gute keine.]
Sin writes histories, goodness is silent.
[Ger., Das Uebel macht eine Geschichte und das Gute keine.]
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.
Idleness is a constant sin, and labor is a duty. Idleness is the devil's home for temptation and for unprofitable, read more
Idleness is a constant sin, and labor is a duty. Idleness is the devil's home for temptation and for unprofitable, distracting musings; while labor profit others and ourselves.
Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.
Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.
Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.
Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.
