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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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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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He that falls into sin is a man; that grieves at it, is a saint;
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He that falls into sin is a man; that grieves at it, is a saint;
that boasts of it, is a devil.

by Thomas Fuller Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Young Timothy
Learnt sin to fly.

Young Timothy
Learnt sin to fly.

by Thomas Moore Found in: Sin Quotes,
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It's sin and not poverty that makes men miserable.

It's sin and not poverty that makes men miserable.

by Scottish Proverb Found in: Sin Quotes,
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It is true that we cannot be free from sin, but at least let our sins not be always the read more

It is true that we cannot be free from sin, but at least let our sins not be always the same . . .

by St. Teresa Of Avila Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Confess your sins to the Lord, and you will be forgiven; confess them to men, and you will be laughed read more

Confess your sins to the Lord, and you will be forgiven; confess them to men, and you will be laughed at.

by Josh Billings Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.

Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.

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Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.

Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.

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Sin is geographical.

Sin is geographical.

by Bertrand Russell Found in: Sin Quotes,
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