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It's sin and not poverty that makes men miserable.
It's sin and not poverty that makes men miserable.
Commit a sin twice and it will not seem a crime.
Commit a sin twice and it will not seem a crime.
Sin let loose speaks punishment at hand.
Sin let loose speaks punishment at hand.
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
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 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.]
It ain't no sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break read more
It ain't no sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break any.
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?
