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After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
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.
He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone.
He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone.
A sin confessed is half forgiven.
A sin confessed is half forgiven.
Indulgent gods, grant me to sin once with impunity. That is
sufficient. Let a second offence bear its punishment.
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Indulgent gods, grant me to sin once with impunity. That is
sufficient. Let a second offence bear its punishment.
[Lat., Di faciles, peccasse semel concedite tuto:
Id satis est. Peonam culpa secunda ferat.]
Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.
Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.
Man-like it is to fall into sin; fiendlike it is to dwell therein.
Man-like it is to fall into sin; fiendlike it is to dwell therein.
There is no sin except stupidity.
There is no sin except stupidity.
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.
