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    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.]

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Sin is geographical.

Sin is geographical.

by Bertrand Russell Found in: Sin Quotes,
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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.]

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Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors
is hard.

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors
is hard.

by Bible Found in: Sin Quotes,
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I waive the quantum o' the sin,
The hazard of concealing:
But, och! it hardens a' within,
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I waive the quantum o' the sin,
The hazard of concealing:
But, och! it hardens a' within,
And petrifies the feeling!

by Robert Burns Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.

Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.

by Igor Stravinsky Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Every sin brings its punishment with it.

Every sin brings its punishment with it.

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How shall I lose the sin yet keep the sense,
And love th' offender, yet detest the offence?

How shall I lose the sin yet keep the sense,
And love th' offender, yet detest the offence?

by Alexander Pope Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Every sin is the result of a collaboration.

Every sin is the result of a collaboration.

by Stephen Crane Found in: Evil Quotes, Sin Quotes,
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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.

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