Nothing makes one so vain as being told one is a sinner. Conscience makes egotists of us all.

Nothing makes one so vain as being told one is a sinner. Conscience makes egotists of us all.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

A sin confessed is half forgiven.

A sin confessed is half forgiven.

Sin is whatever obscures the soul.

Sin is whatever obscures the soul.

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall

The sinning is the best part of repentance.

The sinning is the best part of repentance.

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.

There is no sin except stupidity.

There is no sin except stupidity.