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But the trail of the serpent is over them all.
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.
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.]
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.
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.
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.
Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.
Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.
Sin is whatever obscures the soul.
Sin is whatever obscures the soul.
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.