But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

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.

It ain't sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break any.

It ain't sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break any.

Nor custom, nor example, nor cast numbers
Of such as do offend, make less the sin.

Nor custom, nor example, nor cast numbers
Of such as do offend, make less the sin.

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

Neutrality is at times a graver sin than belligerence.

Neutrality is at times a graver sin than belligerence.

Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.

Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.

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.]