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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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There is no sin except stupidity.

There is no sin except stupidity.

by Oscar Wilde Found in: Sin Quotes, Stupidity Quotes,
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After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

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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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Every sin is the result of collaboration.

Every sin is the result of collaboration.

by Stephen Crane Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Sin let loose speaks punishment at hand.

Sin let loose speaks punishment at hand.

by William Cowper Found in: 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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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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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.

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Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful

Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Sin Quotes,
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